Was Yuri Gagarin Really the First Human in Space?

C hinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station orbiting the Earth have enjoyed humanity's first-ever barbecue in space ...

As the Soviet Vostok 1 spaceflight began its descent back to Earth in April of 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin officially became the first human in space. However, in only a matter of seconds, his module ...

"We're 116 million Filipinos, aren't we curious why no one has gone to space yet? This is a good chance for us to finally, hopefully, bring a Filipino flag to space." ...

The US wants to put a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, five years ahead of Russia and China’s plans to do the same.

With its mix of Silk Road landmarks, Soviet-era architecture, striking natural landscapes, and artisan hubs, Uzbekistan has a wealth of attractions. And yet, it has managed to remain under the tourist ...

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares extraordinary insights from his pathbreaking journey into space and his plans ahead ...

A gentle, mixed-breed dog weighing just 6 kilograms, Laika was chosen for her calm temperament and small size, making her ...

Reports from the Russian Space Web (RSW) say that heads continue to roll at Russia’s Roskosmos. The site says that the ...

Public Service Broadcasting's The Last Flight tells Amelia Earhart's story through her diary entries, backed by masterfully composed instrumentation, and ...

ZVEZDNY GORODOK /Moscow Region/, November 6. /TASS/. Yury Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center Deputy Head and Hero of Russia Oleg Kononenko presented cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov with a TASS special ...

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