On April 9, 1959, NASA introduced the “Mercury Seven,” its first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald “Deke” Slayton, to ...

It is 66 years since the 'Mercury Seven', NASA's first astronauts. On April 9, 1959, NASA unveiled the seven astronauts who would be part of the historic Mercury Project, a pioneer ...

NASA introduced its first group of astronauts, known as the Mercury 7, to the nation and the world. The event took place in the ballroom of the Dolley Madison House on Lafayette Square in Washington, ...

The next goal of Space Force's new international strategy is to "enhance interoperability and information sharing", meaning ...

By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, April 9, the 99th day of 2025. There are 266 days left in the year. Today in ...

In 1940, Germany invaded Norway and Denmark. Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels blamed Britain for the invasion, ...

A new comet, officially designated SWAN25F, has entered the morning skies of the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s already visible with binoculars. The comet was first spotted on April 1, 2025, by ...

Jared Isaacman said he would prioritize sending astronauts to Mars in his confirmation hearing to become NASA’s 15th administrator.

The countdown is on for an all-female crew, headlined by singer Katy Perry, to blast off to space on a Blue Origin rocket on ...