The Space Race, a fascinating era of the 20th century, captivated the world with its heroic goals and technological feats.

Human beings have been travelling to space in the wake of numerous research missions, be it Neil Armstrong, the first man to ...

The 20th century was about the people who dared to think differently and act boldly. From mind-bending discoveries to ...

Before becoming a beloved TV mom, Lockhart won Broadway acclaim and a Tony Award for her role in "For Love or Money." ...

Matt Painter joined an exclusive group following Friday's basketball practice. The former Boilermaker guard and current head coach was presented with the Purdue Alumni Association's Distinguished ...

In 1985, Neil Armstrong and Sir Edmund Hillary flew together to the geographic North Pole. Forty years later, the sons of the great two explorers duplicated the feat, but by ship this time. ByJim ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Nearly 60 years ago, the world was changed forever as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to step foot on the moon. Armstrong’s iconic “That’s one small ...

Neil Armstrong, born August 5, 1930, served as a naval aviator from 1949 to 1952, accumulating 78 Korean War missions. Following his naval service, he obtained a bachelor's degree in aeronautical ...

Photo: NASA (outer image)/ University of Cincinnati (inner image) edited by autoevolution) How would you react if called upon to do something no human has done before and make it out alive? Can anyone ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University announced the creation of a new award dedicated to one of the most famous American astronauts and one of their most famous alumni. The Neil Armstrong Space ...

Had his pilot’s license before he had a driver’s license. He earned a Navy scholarship to Purdue. His studies were interrupted when he was called to active duty just before the beginning of the Korean ...