Robert C. Hendricks has worked for NASA since its inception 50 years ago. Read more about this remarkable researcher.
In April, astronaut Garrett Reisman performed an unprecedented event in space when he threw out the first pitch at a Yankees game from onboard the International Space Station.
Project scientist Gerry Soffen called Israel Taback the "father of the Mars Viking Lander," parentage that Taback rejected with his usual wry wit. "It didn't need a father. More of a godfather."
Dan Tani's Aug. 20 visit to his hometown of Chicago was the sixth stop on NASA's Hometown Heroes 2008 campaign.
Col. Bob Cabana's Aug. 11 visit to his hometown of Minneapolis was the fourth stop on NASA's Hometown Heroes 2008 campaign.
NASA's 50th anniversary was celebrated with an all-star gathering of legendary American astronauts.
Please excuse Wayne Walters if he stops and takes a breath. It's been that kind of year.
Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, aboard the International Space Station 220 miles above Earth, responds to your questions.
Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, aboard the International Space Station 220 miles above Earth, responds to your questions.
Winning an internship contest gave Conor Marr the opportunity to simulate helicopter dynamics at NASA.
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