In 1962, NASA’s Flight Research Center in California approved the construction of a prototype lifting body aircraft, which became the M2-F1, also known as the “ Flying Bathtub .” The designation is ...

A team of scientists from the US has analyzed the Space Shuttle’s design process in great detail, aiming to draw lessons from the world’s first reusable spacecraft for the present day. In a new study ...

NASA put shuttle launches on hold following the Columbia disaster, clouding the future of missions including assembly of the international space station, which has three astronauts aboard. Even with ...

Here's our review of the Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Is it up there with the best Lego space sets available? Read on ...

"You'd be doing irreparable damage." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The tug-of-war over space shuttle Discovery is becoming more ...

Boeing's extensive history in space exploration encompasses significant contributions to lunar missions (Saturn V's first stage, Lunar Orbiters, Lunar Roving Vehicle), the Space Shuttle program (IUS), ...