WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Purdue University, which touts itself as the “Cradle of Astronauts,” on Monday announced the creation of the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, an award aimed at honoring ...

Washington, DC – August 26, 2012: In the wake of Neil Armstrong’s passing on Saturday, August 25, National Space Society members worldwide are remembering the Apollo missions that put first Armstrong, ...

Flight-obsessed since childhood, the Korean War veterans joined forces in one of the most successful space missions ever, the ...

Neil Armstrong, the Apollo 11 Astronaut and first person to walk on the surface of the Moon, recently gave an extended interview in which he discusses his role and opinions on the space program. This ...

"Thanks for all your effort," wrote the first moonwalker. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Neil Armstrong was appreciative, but as ...

A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The Armstrong watch also commanded the third most-ever paid for a space-related artifact, exceeded only by a Soviet ...

This 1969 file photo shows astronaut Neil Armstrong in space suit. The University of Cincinnati's space research institute has been renamed for astronaut Neil Armstrong, a former UC professor. The ...

“This prize carries Armstrong’s name and Purdue’s space legacy and the Boilermaker spirit of exploration,” Chiang said. “We are honored that the Armstrong family is represented here today along with ...

During his life, Willy Ley predicted the dawn of the Space Age with remarkable accuracy. How did his remains end up forgotten in a co-op on the Upper West Side? By Maureen Cavanagh She embodied the ...

This 1969 file photo shows astronaut Neil Armstrong in space suit. The University of Cincinnati's space research institute has been renamed for astronaut Neil Armstrong, a former UC professor. The ...