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5 Things You Didn't Know About Alan Shepard
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Nov. 18 is Alan Shepard's birthday. HowStuffWorks Now shares some little-known facts about the first American in space.
Apollo 11 Put the First Men on the Moon. What About Missions 12-17?
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You know Apollo 11. But what did the other Apollo missions accomplish after Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind?
15 Famous Astronauts Who Expanded Our Universe
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Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" for humankind and expanded our reach beyond Earth.
GLOBE Wants You as a Citizen Scientist
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Citizen science allows virtually anyone to collect and analyze date about the Earth. GLOBE wants you to become its citizen scientist.
10 Offbeat Things Humans Have Launched Into Space
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Humans have sent a variety of items into space, from movie memorabilia to sporting goods. Learn about 10 offbeat items that have launched into space.
NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements
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NASA's 10 greatest achievements range from technical feats to displays of human ingenuity. Learn about NASA's 10 greatest achievements.
For the Benefit of All: The NASA Quiz
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been exploring space for more than 50 years. How much do you know about the scientists, engineers, pilots and machines that carried America into space?
Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History
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When you think about space travel, you probably don't take the time to wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom. However, the annals of aeronautic history abound with space bathroom tales. Here are 10 of our favorites.
What happens to chimps used in medical research?
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Chimpanzee research dates back to the 1920s with Robert Yerkes. Learn what happens in chimpanzee research and why some countries ban the practice.
How NASA Works
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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.