Space & Aviation
Yuri Gagarin’s first flight records to cross the block
Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space, in April 1961
Bonhams Space History auction features $62,500 Moonwalker signed chart
An official Moon chart, signed by six Moonwalkers, was among the stars of Bonhams' Space History auction
History from the skies: parts from 'the two most famous planes ever' are for sale
A rare opportunity is available for aviation collectors as Lucky Lindy and the Red Baron return
Today in History... The Spruce Goose takes its maiden flight in California
November 2, 1947: Howard Hughes's vast 'flying boat' proved its critics wrong by lifting off
Today in History... Apollo 15 launches to the Moon in Florida
July 26, 1971: mankind begins its most scientifically successful mission to the lunar surface yet
Today in History... Alan Shepard Jr becomes the first American in space
May 5, 1961: Later the fifth man on the Moon, Shepard makes his first foray into the cosmos
Today in History... Captain Oates makes his gallant sacrifice
March 16 1912: A member of Scott's ill-fated expedition walks out into a blizzard to aid the others
Today in History... Apollo 9 is launched
March 3, 1969: Man takes one step closer to landing on the moon
Today in History... John Glenn goes into orbit
February 20, 1962: The fifth American astronaut in space circles the Earth
Today in History... a meteorite older than the Earth lands
February 8 1969: A fireball later to be known as the Allende meteorite streaks through Mexican skies
Today in history... Apollo 14 lands on the Moon
February 5, 1971: after a six-day journey from Earth, the fifth Moonwalker takes his first brave steps
Today in history... Opportunity Rover lands on Mars
January 25, 2004: NASA's probe lands on the Red Planet
