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Buzz Aldrin: Facts about the second man on the moon
By David Crookes published
Reference Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin was one of the first to set foot on another planetary body. Since that famous day in 1969, he has continued to show a desire to explore. This is his life story.
What would happen to the human body in the vacuum of space?
By Jacklin Kwan published
Here's what would happen to an astronaut's body if they didn't have a spacesuit protecting them in outer space.
Watch NOW: Jeff Bezos is going to space
By Stephanie Pappas published
Here's where to watch Jeff Bezos and three other crew members go to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
18-year-old physics student to fly to edge of space with Bezos
By Stephanie Pappas published
Oliver Daemen, 18, will accompany Jeff Bezos to space on July 20 aboard New Shepard.
World's largest (and deepest) indoor pool to house new astronaut training center
By Tereza Pultarova published
A British company plans to build the world's largest swimming pool as part of a center that will house facilities for commercial astronaut training and the development of underwater robots.
Astronauts may finally start cleaning their space underwear (with microbes)
By Mindy Weisberger published
Bacterial compounds could provide antimicrobial protection in undergarments shared by astronauts during spacewalks.
What does it take to become an astronaut?
By Tyler Santora published
Will it help if you've trained at the North Pole?
Michael Collins, Apollo 11 pilot, dies at age 90
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Collins piloted the Apollo 11 command module as his crewmates walked on the Moon.
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