From ancient to modern times, people have studied "the heavens" and wondered "what's out there?" Technology helps us to take a closer look. Meet the pioneers of space and aviation in this collection of stories.
Examine artists' images of comets created during the 17th century.
While he is still a child, Howard Hughes unexpectedly loses both of his parents.
Because of his love of flying, Howard starts an aircraft company and advances aviation.
Inspired by his uncle's career, Howard Hughes becomes a successful movie producer.
Going against accepted standards, Howard Hughes asks the courts for the right to manage his family business before he turned 21. He won his case.
The Wright brothers discover how to test lift and drag and how to use a propeller in the air.
See stunning pictures from the repaired Hubble telescope lens.
Frank is in Castillet for six months; conditions are medieval, and he becomes sick and lice-infested.
In March of 1977, the world's worst aircraft disaster occurs at Tenerife. After striking a Pan Am 747, a KLM 747 explodes in a ball of fire, killing e...
Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle believes that land-based planes, B-25 Mitchells, can reach Japan and drop bombs from navy ships not accustomed to carrying an...
John Glenn orbits the earth, but almost becomes lost in space.
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