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On this Day in History, April 9, 1959: NASA introduced America’s first astronauts who became known as the Original Seven (pictured) and were chosen for the country’s first space program "Project Mercury" John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Programme Apollo, Apollo Program, Mercury Seven, First Astronaut, Astronaut Suit, Hubble Space Telescope
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On this Day in History, April 9, 1959: NASA introduced America’s first astronauts who became known as the Original Seven (pictured) and were chosen for the country’s first space program "Project Mercury"
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Historic Images of America
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Backdropped by a Colorful Earth  STS-116 Mission Specialists Robert L. Curbeam, Jr. (left) and Christer Fuglesang participate in the first of the mission's three planned sessions of extravehicular activity as construction resumes on the International Space Station Space Space, Science Fact, Science Fiction
Backdropped by a Colorful Earth - NASA
Backdropped by a Colorful Earth STS-116 Mission Specialists Robert L. Curbeam, Jr. (left) and Christer Fuglesang participate in the first of the mission's three planned sessions of extravehicular activity as construction resumes on the International Space Station
“Start the cameras and our guardian angel will take care of you.” - Words of wisdom from Col. Joe Kittinger before Felix stepped away from his capsule falling into the stratosphere. Felix Baumgartner, Earth And Space, Science Nature, Die Galaxie, Speed Of Sound
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“Start the cameras and our guardian angel will take care of you.” - Words of wisdom from Col. Joe Kittinger before Felix stepped away from his capsule falling into the stratosphere.
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Space view of Earth and Moon
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volcano, seen from space.
On January 28, 1986, after about 73 seconds into its launch, space shuttle Challenger exploded, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members, which included the first teacher in space. Challenger Space, Space Shuttle Challenger, Challenger 1986, Oral History, History Class, History Facts, History Books, Space Shuttle
On January 28, 1986, after about 73 seconds into its launch, space shuttle Challenger exploded, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members, which included the first teacher in space.
The Challenger crew outside the shuttle's hatch on a prelaunch visit. From left: Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnick, Francis (Dick) Scobee, Ron McNair, Michael Smith, and Ellison Onizuka. (NASA) Space Shuttle Challenger Crew, Space Disasters, Challenger Explosion, Christa Mcauliffe, Apollo 1, Nasa Images, Kennedy Space Center
10 Years Since Columbia Accident
The Challenger crew outside the shuttle's hatch on a prelaunch visit. From left: Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnick, Francis (Dick) Scobee, Ron McNair, Michael Smith, and Ellison Onizuka. (NASA)
The Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off for the final mission of the program in 2011 Jumbo Jet, Beyond The Sea, Above And Beyond, Space Pioneers, Nasa Wallpaper, Profound Quotes, Nasa Space, Space Program, Amazing Spaces
D.C. at a standstill as thousands gather to watch Space Shuttle Discovery as it performs flyover on the back of jumbo jet before retirement at Smithsonian
The Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off for the final mission of the program in 2011
Hanging on for dear life! Space Pictures, Space Photos, Space Images, Foto Picture
Hanging on for dear life!
Sarang Date
Sarang Date
In 1986, schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe died along with with 6 other crew members when their shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into launch. Here she is experiencing weightlessness in a training flight. Nasa Astronauts, Challenger Crew, Professor, Social Studies Teacher, Training
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In 1986, schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe died along with with 6 other crew members when their shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into launch. Here she is experiencing weightlessness in a training flight.
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Sally Ride (First American Woman in space) has died after a 17-month long battle against pancreatic cancer. She became a household name after her historic flight on Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983, and then used her high-profile to encourage kids, especially young girls, to pursue science, math, and engineering careers. Sally, you will be dearly missed. Great Women, Amazing Women, Engineering Careers, Sally Ride, A World Beyond, Oh My Goddess, Estilo Real
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Sally Ride (First American Woman in space) has died after a 17-month long battle against pancreatic cancer. She became a household name after her historic flight on Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983, and then used her high-profile to encourage kids, especially young girls, to pursue science, math, and engineering careers. Sally, you will be dearly missed.