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Apollo Program

Challenger's Legacy

Graham Milne | Posted 03.31.2013 | Science
Read More: John F. Kennedy, Apollo Program, Nasa, Ronald Reagan, Space Exploration, William Shatner, Apollo 1, Challenger, International Space Station, Apollo 13, Chris Hadfield, Star Trek, Columbia, Challenger Anniversary, Space, Science News
Graham Milne

President Reagan spoke about the sacrifice of the Challenger crew and promised that they would never be forgotten; that the exploration of space would continue. Yet I don't believe that the lethargic careful dipping of our toes into the interstellar ocean is paying tribute to them.

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PHOTOS: Apollo 1 Tragedy Recalled 45 Years Later

Posted 01.27.2012 | Science
Read More: Apollo Program, Lunar Mission, Nasa, Gus Grissom, Space, Moon Mission, Apollo 11, Apollo 13, Apollo 1, Lunar Module, Science News

Long before the triumphant moon landing of Apollo 11 and the heroism of Apollo 13, three astronauts died in a flash fire inside the capsule of Apollo ...

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