Today In 1961: Space Travel Began As Alan Shepard Became First In Space

On May 5, 1961, I was 7 years old when Alan Shepard etched his name into the annals of history by becoming the first American to journey into space. This pivotal moment occurred just twenty-three days after the Soviet Union’s Read More …

Exciting European Journey To See The Sun

The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, presents a significant opportunity for astronomical observation across parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The path of totality is expected to cross through eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and a broad section of Read More …

Space Tourism To Reach New Heights In 2026

The space tourism sector enters 2026 with strong momentum following a historic end to 2025. Notable milestones included Michaela Benthaus becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán line and SpaceX completing a record-breaking 165 successful missions with its Read More …

#VisitFlorida: Space Coast Reaches For The Stars

Florida’s Space Coast is experiencing an incredible and record-setting era of space exploration. Building on a historic 93 launches in 2024, the region is on a thrilling trajectory for 2025, with projections suggesting as many as 156 missions could take Read More …