This marked the only shuttle landing at White Sands. First American woman in space: STS-7 (Challenger) The launch of Challenger on June 18, 1983, marked a pivotal milestone: Sally Ride became the ...

Icons of space flight they undoubtedly are, but the shuttle programme has been marked by very public tragedy. On 28 January 1986, Challenger was set to carry the first American civilian into space.

Space Shuttle Endeavour will be hoisted into the air and delicately placed into upright launch-ready position at the ...

For millions, it was an event that would be seared into their memories for the rest of their lives – on par with the Kennedy ...

2025 coins celebrate Florida's and Texas' advancements in space exploration. The space shuttle and International Space Station are set to launch onto dollar coins in celebration of the ...