NASA: A Journey Through Space
NASA: A Journey Through Space
NASA: A Journey Through Space
Humans have always been reaching for the stars, but despite the path to the moon laid out by Jules Verne, they first needed to master flight.
NASA: A Journey Through Space
As part of the Cold War arms race, the United States found itself engaged in the Space Race, pushing for superiority through technology
NASA: A Journey Through Space
John F. Kennedy laid out the most ambitious Space Race goal in 1961 - for NASA to send the first humans to the surface of the moon and return them safely
NASA: A Journey Through Space
Culminating in the Apollo 11 landing, the Apollo missions were crowning achievements not just for NASA and the United States, but for mankind.
NASA: A Journey Through Space
Having essentially won the Space Race with the Soviet Union, and in the midst of economic turmoil, NASA's priorities are restructured. Apollo 17 marks the end of manned missions to the moon and the transition towards more Earth-focused missions.
NASA: A Journey Through Space
NASA's space shuttle program allows for easier access to orbit with reusable craft, paving the way for more advanced satellites and the first major space stations.
NASA: A Journey Through Space
The International Space Station is launched in the 21st Century, marking a major turning point in international cooperation in space exploration.
