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Apollo 40th Anniversary

Humans first traveled to the moon 40 years ago.

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Galloway, Who Helped Create NASA, Dies at Age 102

05.04.09

Eilene Galloway helped write the law that brought NASA into being.

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NASA Honors Lovell With Moon Rock

04.03.09

NASA honored astronaut James Lovell for his contributions to the U.S. space program at a ceremony on Friday, April 3.

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NASA Honors Mattingly With Moon Rock

astronaut Mattingly receives ambassador of exploration award

03.26.08

NASA honored astronaut Astronaut Thomas K. "Ken" Mattingly II for his contributions to the U.S. space program at a ceremony on Thursday, March 26.

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This Month in Exploration - April

Fifty years ago the first American astronauts were selected for Project Mercury. Read more historical facts in This Month in Exploration.
Leading from the Ground Up

Glenn's first director, Dr. Sharp, charted the course of the center's early construction and testing.
This Month in Exploration - March

Forty years ago, the first docking of two manned American spacecraft occurred during the Apollo 9 mission. Read more historical facts in This Month in Exploration.
President Obama on NASA's Day of Remembrance

The arrival of a new year reminds us that life is a journey, one that takes us on many unexpected paths. NASA's role is to pioneer journeys into the unknown for the benefit of humanity.
This Month in Exploration - February

Twenty-five years ago American astronauts performed the first untethered excursions. Read more historical facts in This Month in Exploration.

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NASA Honors Gemini and Apollo Astronaut James Lovell

03.31.09 - NASA will honor astronaut James "Jim" Lovell, Jr., with the presentation of an Ambassador of Exploration Award for his contributions to the U.S. space program.
Celebrate Apollo: NASA Commemorates the 40th Anniversary

03.26.09 - NASA is planning a number of activities and events in 2009 as America nears the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing on July 20. The events will celebrate the Apollo Program, its accomplishments, and the benefits to our lives today.