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Amy Shira Teitel

Amy Shira Teitel is a spaceflight historian, author, and YouTuber. She holds a Bachelor's degree with combined honors in History of Science and Technology Studies and a Master's in Science and Technology Studies. You can follow her  @AmyShiraTeitel.

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Apollo 11

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How JFK, LBJ and Nixon All Put Their Stamp on the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

The 1969 mission was so ambitious it took three presidents to see it through.

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Apollo 10

When Apollo 10 Nearly Crashed Into the Moon

The mission that paved the way for the Apollo 11 moon landing came close to ending in disaster.

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How the Search for Little Green Men—or Any Life on Mars—Got Smarter

NASA’s InSight mission, which will dig into the planet’s core, is the latest to explore for signs of life on the red planet.

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The Challenger lifting off Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, at 11:38 a.m. on January 28, 1986. (Credit: NASA/AP)

What Caused the Challenger Disaster?

Seven lives were lost as communications failed in the face of public pressure to proceed with the launch despite dangerously cold conditions.

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