How Lunar Landings Work
People around the world watched as Neil Armstrong touched the moon and declared, "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But how did we put a man on the moon?
lunar landing: 40th anniversary
Did NASA win the space race?
This passive-aggressive peacetime contest between the USSR and the United States unofficially ended with the U.S. moon landing. But the Soviets also touted a long list of space race accomplishments. Who won?
How Space Junk Works
Humans produce plenty of trash on Earth, but you might be surprised to learn how much we've managed to leave in space. What's floating around up there? And will it come crashing down on our heads?
How does going to the bathroom in space work?
When nature calls, you have to listen. But when you're in zero gravity, going to the bathroom can be a major challenge. How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?
Lunar Landings
Space Race
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all things lunar
Astronauts risk their lives in the pursuit of science. How does NASA know who can be an astronaut? And what do they do when they're not in space?
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When astronauts talk moonwalking, they don't mean the Michael Jackson dance move. Spacewalks take an entire day of preparation -- and a 240-pound space suit.
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Some people say that the moon landings never happened at all. Is it true? And why all the conspiracy theories?
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Space food has come a long way since Project Mercury's paste-filled tubes. Today's astronauts select menus that include everything from macaroni and cheese to brownies.
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This video camera hitches a ride on the space shuttle to provide ground control with a bird's-eye view of the launch. Could RocketCam have prevented the Columbia space shuttle tragedy?
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Blasting a spacecraft into space is one thing. Bringing it back in one piece is another. Spacecraft are likely to burn up into bits if they aren't specially insulated and designed for the ride.
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Kids from around the world flock to Huntsville, Ala., to attend Space Camp. What's so appealing about science class in the summer, and can a 40-year-old go to camp?
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Neil Armstrong may have been the first man on the moon, but he wouldn't have gotten there without fruit flies, rhesus monkeys or a dog.
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When most people think of NASA, they think of astronauts and Kennedy Space Center, but there's much more to this nearly 50-year-old organization.
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Project Mercury launched the first American into space. What went on behind the scenes of this historic mission?
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What do you know about the moon?
Wolves supposedly howl at it, a fairy tale claims a cow once jumped over it, and legends say if you look hard enough, there's a man in it. Yes, the moon has a prominent place in popular culture, but there's a lot you might not know.
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