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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?
How Electric Aircraft Work
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Electric aircraft are explained in this article. Learn about electric aircraft.
Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
Amelia Earhart Was Way More Than a Famous Aviator Who Disappeared
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Today she is best known for her disappearance, but Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatrix as well as a fashion designer and feminist.
After 60 Years, Wally Funk, 82, Is Finally Going to Space
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On July 20, 2021, Wally Funk will blast off. Her trip to space has been delayed since 1961, when the 'Mercury 13' Woman in Space Program was cancelled.
Félicette, the First Feline in Space, Finally Got Her Due
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Felicette was the first, and so far, only, cat to ever go into space. Why did France send her up, and what happened later? HowStuffWorks finds out.
How Autopilot Works
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Autopilot is a sophisticated system that can perform the same duties that a pilot can. Learn about autopilot and find out how autopilot controls a plane.
The Secrets of Airline Travel Quiz
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Air travel is far more than getting from point A to point B safely. How much do you know about the million little details that go into flying on airplanes?
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the biggest, most expensive gamble by the United States during World War II, built with incredibly high expectations on a tight deadline. Read about the big advances in aviation technology brought about by the B-29.
How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked
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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?