T he X-38—had it gone operational—would not have been the first reusable spacecraft. But it helped lay the groundwork for future space programs’ emphasis on reusability. T he NASA X-38 was ...

Sunday marks 38 years since the space shuttle Challenger lifted off on a chilly Florida morning and passed into history when the ship carrying seven astronauts -- one the first “civilian” in ...

The Challenger completed nine successful missions between 1983 and 1986.July 19, 1985 - New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe is chosen to be the first teacher in space.Jan. 28, 1986 - The Space ...

During the landing Sunday, a small white T-38 jet, acting as case plane, ... The Air Force has spent $2.5 billion to build the space shuttle launch complex.

Pilots from most North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries train in the T-38 at Sheppard AFB, Texas, through the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. The National Aeronautics and Space ...

During the landing Sunday, a small white T-38 jet, acting as case plane, tarted around the shuttle as the 747 dropped down to 2,000 feet above Santa Maria.