From ancient to modern times, people have studied "the heavens" and wondered "what's out there?" Technology helps us to take a closer look. Meet the pioneers of space and aviation in this collection of stories.
The KLM captain attempts to avoid the collision, but slams into the side of the Pan Am jet.
The Challenger does experience O-ring failure and explodes less than two minutes into launch.
Astronauts are ready for Challenger's launch; thousands of school children are watching to see the lift-off of the first teacher in Space, Christa McA...
The weapon that strikes the Black Hawks comes from Afghanistan; the Soviet Union gave them weapons. An associate of Osama Bin Laden trains the Somalis...
Frank Abagnale's first con is on his dad; he runs up $3,400 in charges on his father's Mobile gas card.
Ignoring safety precautions, the Wright brothers are the first human beings to ever fly a powered plane. It happens on December 17, 1903.
The first flights take place December 17, 1903; by 1908, Wilbur shows their plane in Europe, and by 1909 builds a military flyer.
Russia sends the first man and woman into space, but the United States is gearing up to catch up, and pass them.
Inspired by the Wright brothers, Robert Goddard becomes an American rocket pioneer.
Roger Boisjoly reports his thoughts after he watches the Challenger explosion.
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