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OBITUARY: Space Shuttle Program Veteran Richard ‘Bart’ Spangler, 63, Passed Away April 20

Richard Bartley Spangler, 63, devoted husband and exceptional father, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20th, at home ...

Today in US history on April 12: From the outbreak of civil war to civil rights, public health breakthroughs, and the dawn of the space shuttle era

April 12th holds significant weight in American history. It witnessed the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter in 1861. President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away in 1945, with Harry S. Truman ...
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NASA's space shuttle Challenger exploded 40 years ago today, killing its 7-person crew. Photos reveal Challenger's legacy.

On the morning of January 28, 1986, seven crew members were killed when the space shuttle Challenger broke apart a little over a minute after it launched. Those killed included five NASA astronauts, ...
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White Sands Missile Range: Supporting U.S. Space Activities – 1970s to Present

White Sands Missile Range has continued to play a crucial role in supporting U.S. space activities well into the 21st century ...
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Upgrading the Space Shuttle

The space shuttle system has been modified many times since the first launch of space shuttle Columbia in 1981. During the 1980s, major upgrade programs were established to respond to problems and ...