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Flying more missions than any other shuttle, Discovery carried out every type of mission NASA had to offer, spending a total of 365 days in space, and checking off many firsts in spaceflight.

Over 30 years ago, Discovery ascended into space for the first time, after three thwarted launch attempts. Originally scheduled to lift off in June 1984, Discovery finally launched on August 30.

When most people think of emergency fixes in space, the first incident that comes to mind is the famous Apollo 13 mission.

A four time shuttle veteran with more than 1,000 hours in space, Ochoa is an inspirational figure in spaceflight.

These astronauts aren’t just cool because they took a trip of a lifetime, they also hold some famous firsts in history.

What does diplomacy look like at a human level on the International Space Station where astronauts have to live and work together for extended periods of time? Learn more here!

An aircraft carrier is essentially a floating airport with a small city below supporting it. But why do we need aircraft carriers, and how has technology evolved throughout history?

The American Space Program was experimenting with fitness in Space when a variable resistance rope friction device which was originally designed to lower people from a burning building.

What do astronauts do when they need a sugar fix? Reach for the candy bag or, as they’re labeled aboard the International Space Station (ISS), “candy coated chocolates.”

In this discussion you can learn how you can combat light pollution and how it impacts the world around us.

Do you want to learn about the intersection of art and science? This episode included a conversation with Museum and classroom educators.

Join us for a virtual conversation with Andy Weir, author of The Martian, as he talks about his new book, Project Hail Mary, and the science fiction writing process.