Yesterday, 16 June, marked the 52nd anniversary of the day Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. At the time, many wondered how the Russians were able to beat the US when NASA already had an impressive roster of highly qualified female astronauts. In a Life Magazine issue headlined “She Orbits Over the Sex Barrier,” writer Clare Booth Luce offers a simple …
For those of us who haven’t yet abandoned our dreams of one day hurtling toward the stars, Alpha Industries’ replica NASA astronaut suit is a step closer to the heavens. Whether you’re looking for a party costume or just want to jazz things up on a Friday night in with Netflix, this blue onesie is an instant mood-booster. Engineering, mathematics and physical science knowledge not …
Get a little taste of the astronaut’s life with this book of space food recipes that can be prepared in a kitchen much closer to home. Written by NASA veterans Charles T Bourland and Gregory L Vogt, The Astronaut’s Cookbook is filled with fun facts and anecdotes about eating in zero gravity.
