1960s
Meet Ham, the first chimp to rocket into space (1961)
Back in 1961, a little 37-pound chimpanzee named Ham helped pave the way for human astronauts to launch into space.
Back in 1961, a little 37-pound chimpanzee named Ham helped pave the way for human astronauts to launch into space.
In 1967, a flash fire killed the prime crew of the Apollo 1/Saturn 204 mission. Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom, Edward H. White II, and Roger B. Chaffee lost their lives.
Jack Swigert, the emergency substitute member of the Apollo 13 crew, is a swinging bachelor with a playboy-type pad — but he would rather fly than play.
Lee Majors starred in the Six Million Dollar Man TV series as astronaut Steve Austin, who, after a crash that nearly killed him, was remade in a bionic man – essentially a cyborg – and turned into a government agent.
A chewy retro ’60s energy snack developed for astronauts became known as Pillsbury Space Food Sticks – treats in chocolate, caramel & peanut butter flavors.
What if the trip to the Moon had been one way? White House speechwriter William Safire wrote a statement that Nixon could read in the event of a disaster.
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 took off for the moon – a historic mission for Americans, and for people all around the globe. See vintage newspaper headlines from that day here!
Look back at the biggest news in the universe on July 20, 1969 – the day we first landed on the lunar surface, walked on the moon, then went for a drive.
A confused and stunned nation searched for answers to what caused the catastrophic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger that sent schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe and six other astronauts to a fiery death 74 seconds after liftoff Tuesday.
World speculates on historic words SPACE CENTER, Houston — The first words Neil Armstrong utters from the moon’s surface this weekend will go down in
For a ’60s-style Christmas, give something out of this world! On the launching pad and ready to go in Santa’s space capsule are a collection of vintage creative holiday gifts for the home.
United States astronauts who go to the moon may wear headgear designed and produced by a ladies’ milliner.
The flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia marked the first time a vehicle would be flown into space, returned — and refurbished and used again.
Here you can take a look at what the astronauts were reviewing as they prepared for the actual landing on the moon.
Within 10 years, hikers may be able to buy a $10 wrist device that will absolutely guarantee they will never get lost.
With more than half a billion people watching on television, Neil Armstrong climbs down the ladder and proclaims, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Observers have also noted how quickly computers have pervaded American society. Princeton’s president Robert F Goheen thinks their impact can be compared to Gutenberg’s invention of movable type.
More than a thousand objects from earth are known to be in space now Clearly visible much of the time: 6 big, light-reflecting U.S. satellites
What winds up the universe? What is to happen a billion years or more in the future gives most people little concern, remarks the New
Astronauts of Apollo 9 Astronauts of the Apollo 9 Earth-orbital space mission, left to right: Russell L Schweickart, lunar module pilot; David R Scott, command
John Glenn’s three world orbits 83,450 miles in 4 hours 55 minutes The astronaut’s close shave A radio signal from the space-craft indicated that
Space travel – tougher than it looked Scientists and would-be space men both got a jolting surprise last week. It came from the first detailed
Pioneers in space – America’s first two satellites at a glance Explorer I Launched: Jan 31, 1958 Weight: 30.8 pounds Speed: 16,100 to 18,740 miles
The “new” New Orleans: Comeback of a southern city A reawakened city is bidding strongly for leadership among growth centers of the South. The challenger
Getting NASA back on track Astronaut Sally Ride proposed a return to the moon When the shuttle Challenger exploded off Florida 19 months ago, US
Revving up for new voyages NASA announces plans for a Jupiter probe and a space station The explosion of the shuttle Challenger nearly two years
Sperry Rand One day we shoot the moon. The next day we count the country. Philco/Ford This TV picture came to you live from
Astronaut Sally Ride is a multi-talented dynamo Joyce Ride remembers, more than 30 years ago, how society felt about women studying science and math. It
Timetable for hitting the moon US military officers who deal with future projects foresee a timetable along these lines if the go-ahead is given: Within
Women: Do you have the ideal figure? Here’s what ‘they’ thought in 1950 
Remember Carnation Breakfast Bars & Carnation Instant Breakfast? 
See 40 stylish vintage window coverings from the ’50s 
Say, Say, Oh Playmate: We traced the story of this old song and hand clapping game, and have the lyrics 
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