Governmental Aerospace Programs
The Federal Aviation Administration, air mail, space programs and military aviation
Alarming Reports from George Orwell
In the weeks leading up to the Blitz, Londoners were still learning how to respond to air-raid warnings.
September 06, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Passing of an Era
Neil Armstrong will always be remembered for his "one small step" but his contributions to spaceflight are numerous.
August 26, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
Remembering Phyllis Diller
A story from when the famed comedian joined Bob Hope on his USO tours.
August 20, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
750 Meters Later
Masten Space System's test vehicle, Xombie, took a nice ride this week.
August 16, 2012 |
By Heather Goss
How Do You Name an Aircraft Carrier?
It's not as straightforward as you think.
August 14, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Take a Seat
Sixty-six years ago this week, Sergeant Lawrence Lambert became the first person in the U.S. to be ejected from a high-speed aircraft.
August 13, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Survival Training, Cosmonaut Style
New cosmonauts brush up on their wilderness skills in Kazakhstan.
August 09, 2012 |
By Tony Reichhardt
Scooping the Soviets
The radio telescope at England's Jodrell Bank Observatory got the news scoop of the century in the early days of the space race.
August 08, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
Thanks for the Lift
Riding on a Marine Corps C-130 in Iraq had its risks, not all of them expected.
August 03, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Newt Space
Does the history of two early pioneers of aviation offer an analogy for spaceflight?
July 31, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
What’s Under the Thames?
Almost 100 aircraft were lost in the river during World War II alone, and it's not certain how many are still to be recovered.
July 27, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Good Luck, From Space
Astronauts and satellites get to watch the Games from Olympian heights.
July 24, 2012 |
By Heather Goss
London’s Armed Rooftops
As the world's athletes put on their game face, the British Army prepares for aerial attack.
July 24, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Single Room, Earth View
America's first woman in space describes the beauty of Earth from orbit.
July 2012 |
By Sally Ride
The Tale of Falcon 1
The development of SpaceX's Falcon 1 is a story of promise -- and partial fulfillment.
July 22, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
Next Train to Space
The next three residents of the International Space Station are due to blast off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 10:40 pm U.S. Eastern time on Saturday.
July 13, 2012 |
By Tony Reichhardt
Failure to Launch, Failure to Lead
The Space Exploration Initiative and the Vision for Space Exploration -- two proposals, two failures. Why?
July 02, 2012 |
By Paul D. Spudis
The Tower Ravens
During World War II, a raven helped alert the city to approaching bombers.
July 02, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Making a Smoother (and Speedier) Airplane
Within months of its first flight, August Bellanca's Skyrocket II set five world speed records.
July 2012 |
By George C. Larson, Member, NAA
