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."
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.
Please excuse Wayne Walters if he stops and takes a breath. It's been that kind of year.
NASA's 50th anniversary was celebrated with an all-star gathering of legendary American astronauts.
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.
› Read and Comment09.18.08 - NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is scheduled to reopen Monday, Sept. 22, ending its closure related to Hurricane Ike.
08.29.08 - NASA will join AARP in their Life at 50+ National Event and Expo as the two organizations each celebrate a half of century of remarkable achievements.