1960s
Apollo 11: The speech Nixon would have given ‘in event of moon disaster’ (1969)
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.
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1960s
To the moon! 20 newspaper headlines from the Apollo 11 launch on July 16, 1969
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!
1960s
One small step: Everything that happened the day man first walked on the moon in 1969
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.
1980s
Space Shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after liftoff (1986)
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.
1960s
World wonders about first words after landing on the moon (1969)
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
1960s
For a merry vintage Christmas: Creative holiday gifts for the mid-century home, from 1964
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.
1960s
Her hat designs are far out! Making headgear for astronauts (1965)
United States astronauts who go to the moon may wear headgear designed and produced by a ladies’ milliner.
1960s
Apollo 11 flight plan: The moon landing (1969)
Here you can take a look at what the astronauts were reviewing as they prepared for the actual landing on the moon.
1970s
Swigert is ‘swinger’ on Apollo 13 crew (1970)
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.
1970s
Launching soon: GPS satellite technology (1976)
Within 10 years, hikers may be able to buy a $10 wrist device that will absolutely guarantee they will never get lost.
1960s
Apollo 1 astronauts die in fire (1967)
Dreaded cry: ‘Fire in spacecraft!’ Cape Kennedy, Florida — The searing fire that snuffed out the lives of three Apollo astronauts in a split seconds
1960s
Moon landing video & transcript (1969)
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.”
1960s
Ham, the first chimp in space (1961)
Shepard. Glenn. Armstrong. All of them rode on the back of a little 37-pound chimp whose name sounded more like lunch meat than the first primate in space.
1960s
Computer brain power of leading nations as of 1968
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.
1960s
Over a thousand objects in space (1966)
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
1920s
What winds up the universe? (1927)
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
1960s
Then & now: Apollo 9 and command module Gumdrop (1969)
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
1960s
John Glenn’s three orbits in Friendship 7 (1962)
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
1950s
Space travel: Tougher than it looked (1958)
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
1950s
America’s first two satellites (1958)
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
1960s
The “new” New Orleans (1966)
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
1980s
Getting NASA back on track (1987)
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
1980s
NASA revs up for new voyages (1987)
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
Culture & lifestyle
Hopping on the Moon landing bandwagon (1969)
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
1980s
Astronaut Sally Ride: A multi-talented dynamo (1983)
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
1950s
Timetable for hitting the moon (1958)
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
1980s
The Space Shuttle program launches (1981)
Space Shuttle Columbia launching into space NASA astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen Columbia returns to earth TS-1 Space Shuttle Columbia Glides Down Over Rogers Dry
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