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 …

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 …