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Humans first traveled to the moon in 1969.

Learn about the men and women who travel to space on journeys of discovery.

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Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival Honors STS-107 Crew

The opening night of the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival honored Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon and his fellow crew members of STS-107.
NASA Scientists Among 'Most Influential in Space': TIME Magazine

A cosmic chemist, an observational cosmologist, and a "gamma-ray argonaut" working at three NASA research centers are among "the most influential people in space," according to a special issue of TIME magazine published this month.
Bicycle Enthusiasts Help Local Charities

A total of 559 bicyclists were recently given an opportunity to explore NASA's Kennedy Space Center during the annual Tour de KSC while raising money for charities.
Rocket U Engineers Push Aerial Boundaries

NASA engineers at Kennedy branch out to build and fly unmanned aerial vehicle around Kennedy.
NASA Ames Showcased in Time Magazine

Nestled in Silicon Valley, NASA Ames pulsates in research, technology and science. That pulsation is showcased in a special edition of Time.

NASA Opens Media Accreditation, Announces Events for Shuttle Atlantis' Final Move

10.16.12 - Media accreditation is open for activities surrounding space shuttle Atlantis' move to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida for permanent public display.
NASA Symposium Marks 50 Years Of Solar System Exploration

10.16.12 - Media representatives are invited to attend a NASA History symposium about past, present and future solar system exploration.