Space Exploration
Birth of Astronomer Edwin Hubble
On November 20, 1889, one of the world’s most renowned astronomers, Edwin Hubble, was born.
First Photo of Earth Taken from the Moon
On August 23, 1966, Lunar Orbiter I captured the first images of our planet from deep space.
Astronauts Take Lunar Rover for First Drive on the Moon
On July 31, 1971, U.S. Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin became the first humans to drive on the Moon.
Birth of NASA and Dawn of the Space Age
America officially entered the Space Race on July 29, 1958 when Congress established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Neil Armstrong Becomes First Man to Walk on the Moon
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong uttered this now famous phrase as he took man’s first step on the Moon.