Famous Astronauts

Don't miss an out-of-this-world tribute to the life of John Glenn, the first astronaut to orbit Earth. The mission itself was not smooth sailing. An interesting video shows viewers how Glenn had to think on his feet to ensure the success...

An informative video is a tribute to the man best known for stepping onto the moon. Neil Armstrong was a pilot before he could drive, an engineer, and a symbol of human achievement whom shall never be forgotten.

Exactly what is the right stuff? Individuals consider the question using video clips about the astronaut legend, John Glenn. Footage includes NASA propaganda newsreels about his upbringing, as well as speeches from Glenn and his...

Learn about the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon's surface. [5:59]

The official transcription of John Glenn's in-flight communication with Mission Control during his orbit around the earth in 1962.

Neil Armstrong was much more than just an astronaut. He was also a naval aviator, aerospace engineer, test pilot, and even a university professor. What did he do to distinguish himself from other astronauts of his era? Find out this and...

This resource offers a chronology of John Glenn from his birth in 1921 to the present, including important events from his early spaceflights, his political career, and his return to space on board the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998.

The story of America's first astronaut to orbit the earth during the Mercury Space program. After launching the program click on continue or on the numbers to learn about the story of the Mercury program and the first American to orbit...

This is the official NASA site that details Neil Armstrong's life and accomplishments. Includes movies about his first steps on the Moon.

On April 9, 1959, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) introduces America's first astronauts to the press. Learn more about Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil (Gus) Grissom, Walter...