The story of how the first American went to space

As NASA fought to catch up to the Soviet Union in the space race, they selected a Navy veteran as the first astronaut. But what happened once Alan Shepard stepped into the space capsule?

What it felt like to be the first Native American to walk in space

Since the launch of Sputnik in 1957, more than 700 people have flown in space, according to whoisinspace. com.
SpaceNews

Keeping America first in space

In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator and U.S. Congressman, who oversaw the launch of the Artemis program—America’s renewed effort ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Christina Koch is first woman to journey around the moon

(FOX 5/KUSI) — The crew aboard the Artemis II is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego early Friday evening. It’s a 10-day journey filled with many firsts — the first manned mission to ...
CNN

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with an unusual crew. In addition to six astronauts, the mission took flight with a teacher on board. Christa McAuliffe, the first educator ...