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Over his whole career, Rodriguez destroyed three enemy aircraft in combat, making him one of only four Americans to get that close to achieving “ace” status (shooting down five aircraft) since 1972. 

Few astronauts were as famous as Jim Lovell—Tom Hanks played him in the 1995 movie Apollo 13. Lovell commanded that ill-fated space mission, which did not land on the Moon in 1970 because an oxygen-tank explosion crippled the spacecraft’s service module. 

The term “ace” emerged in World War I to refer to an aviator who shot down five or more enemy aircraft.  

The Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were a huge part of civilian aviation during WWII. Ahead of our new limited series, Home Front, we've brought back our season four episode where we highlighted the heroic service and enduring legacy of WASP. 

Pancho Barnes was an air racer, stunt pilot, entrepreneur, and even party instigator—a woman who knew no bounds.

Americans with disabilities have made history flying almost since the airplane was invented.

A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble revealed a universe of galaxies that existed beyond ours. His influence in astronomy continues to this day.

An interview with Patrick Leonini, the supervisor of photography at the National Air and Space Museum.

Many are familiar with Rosie the Riveter. However, women also played an important role in World War I, especially in regard to aviation.

Chauncey Spencer and Dale White were charged with flying to DC to advocate for opportunities for Black pilots.