The monumental achievement of sending the first human in space is a cornerstone of the history of space travel. On April 12, ...

Once America's most experienced astronaut, Apollo 13's Jim Lovell, who died at 97, was the first to visit the moon twice.

Learn about Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. Know about her Vostok 6 mission, her life as a cosmonaut, and her ...

The National Air and Space Museum has opened five more of its renovated galleries, including two showcasing space artifacts.

Though the quality of food eaten by astronauts has improved over the years, their meals aren't exactly fine dining, and some foods aren't even allowed at all.

The feat of Shepard, although after the orbital flight of Yuri Gagarin, promoted the US morale and later inspired space exploration. Read about the first American astronaut in space, impact of ...

Air Commodore Surendra Singh Tyagi (retd), who flew more MIG-21s after a crash landing in 1978 than before the incident, says it is one of the best aircraft ever produced.

Ukraine-born engineer Igor Sikorsky designed the first modern day helicopter in 1939, creating a blueprint for many of the ...

A Southwest flight out of Burbank rapidly descended 475 feet to avoid another plane on Friday, according to flight tracking data and passengers on the plane.

He fought at the Yuri Gagarin Sports Palace in Yevpatoria City to launch the Black Sea Cup, according to Russian media. His opponent for the night was bare knuckle boxer and 0-2 MMA fighter Maxim ...

The pilot who ordered the removal of 47 French Jewish children from a plane before take-off gave flying lessons to two of the September 11 terrorists, it has emerged.