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Wernher von Braun, America Space Program

NASA officials from Headquarters and the astronauts often met with Dr. von Braun in Huntsville, Alabama. This photograph was taken in September 1962 during one such visit. From left to right are Elliot See, Tom More

Andes Mountains as seen from Gemini 7

Waves of clouds along the east flanks of the Andes Mountains cast off an orange glow by the low angle of the sun in the West. The dark area to the left is the Earth's terminator. This view was photographed by a More

Aldrin Performs EVA, NASA Gemini program

Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini 12 spacecraft performs extravehicular activity (EVA) during the second day of the four day mission in space. Aldrin is positioned next to the Agena work station...Image More

Gemini 12 Splashdown, NASA Gemini program

As a helicopter hovers above, the Gemini-12 spacecraft with parachute open descends to the Atlantic with astronauts Jim Lovell and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin aboard...Image # : 66C-9516

Lovell and Aldrin on Deck. NASA public domain image colelction.

(November 15, 1966) Astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. are welcomed aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Wasp after their Gemini 12 spacecraft splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean...Image # : S66-59940

Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House

(December 3, 1968) Apollo 7 and 8 flight crews sign a commemorative document to be hung in the Treaty Room of the White House honoring the occasion. Those signing are from left to right: Apollo 7 Astronauts: Wa More

Apollo 8 Crewmembers. NASA public domain image. Kennedy space center.

(November 22, 1968) Apollo 8 crew is photographed posing on a Kennedy Space Center (KSC) simulator in their space suits. From left to right are: James A. Lovell Jr., William A. Anders, and Frank Borman...Image More

Apollo 8 Recovery, NASA Moon program

(December 27, 1968) The Apollo 8 crew stands in the doorway of a recovery helicopter after arriving aboard the carrier U.S.S. Yorktown, recovery vessel for the historic initial manned lunar orbital mission. In More

Waving Apollo 8 Astronauts Leaving Recovery Helicopter

Full Description: (December 27, 1968) Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission. Liftoff occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying a three man crew consisting of astronauts Frank Borman, commander; More

The Original Apollo 13 Prime Crew

(December 11, 1969) The original Apollo 13 prime crew. From left to right are: Commander, James A. Lovell, Command Module pilot, Thomas K. Mattingly and Lunar Module pilot, Fred W. Haise. On the table in front More

Apollo 13, NASA Apollo program - Public domain photogrpaph

Description: President Richard M. Nixon and the Apollo 13 crew salute U.S. flag during the post-mission ceremonies at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Earlier, the astronauts John Swigert, Jim Lovell and Fred W. More

Apollo 13 Senate Space Committee Hearings

(April 23, 1970) Astronaut James A. Lovell, Jr., Commander of the Apollo 13, relates to the members of the Senate Space Committee in an open session the problems of the Apollo 13 mission. In the background is D More

Apollo 13 EVA Walk-Through. NASA public domain image colelction.

(January 28, 1970) The two members of the Apollo 13 crew who planned to land on the Moon's Fra Mauro region in the lunar module underwent a walk-through of the extravehicular activity timeline. Fred W. haise, J More

The Actual Apollo 13 Prime Crew

(April 1970) The actual Apollo 13 lunar landing mission prime crew from left to right are: Commander, James A. Lovell Jr., Command Module pilot, John L. Swigert Jr.and Lunar Module pilot, Fred W. Haise Jr. The More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the induction ceremony welcoming five new space program heroes in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the members line up for a commemorative photo. From left, in front, are John Young, John Glenn Jr., Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, Walt Cunningham, Ed Mitchell, Al Worden, Rick Hauck, Ed Gibson, Owen Garriott, Vance Brand, Robert Crippen, Joe Engle, Dan Brandenstein. In back are space author Andrew Chaikin, at the podium; and Norm Thagard, June Scobee representing her late husband Dick Scobee, Kathryn Sullivan, Fred Gregory, Richard Covey and Jim Lovell. The induction ceremony was held at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at KSC. The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame opened in 1990 to provide a place where space travelers could be remembered for their participation and accomplishments in the U.S. space program. The five inductees join 52 previously honored astronauts from the ranks of the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz, and Space Shuttle programs. KSC-04pd1021

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the induction ceremony welcoming five new space program heroes in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the members line up for a commemorative photo. From left, in front, ar More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the RLV Hangar, former astronauts Wally Schirra (right, with microphone) and Jim Lovell (far right) talk to employees and offer encouragement to help get the space program "back on its feet." The two visited several sites around the Center, encouraging workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." The RLV Hangar is where Columbia debris is being collected and examined as part of the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the orbiter and lives of seven astronauts returning from mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0561

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the RLV Hangar, former astronauts Wally Schirra (right, with microphone) and Jim Lovell (far right) talk to employees and offer encouragement to help get the space program "back o More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a visit to KSC, former astronauts Wally Schirra (second from left) and Jim Lovell (third from left) greet Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus. At far left is is Lisa Malone, acting deputy director of External Relations & Business Development at KSC, and reconstruction engineer John Cowart (second from right). Lovell and Schirra visited KSC to talk about the space program and their experiences, as well as offer encouragement to workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." They visited several sites around the Center, including the RLV Hangar where Columbia debris is being collected and examined as part of the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the orbiter and lives of seven astronauts returning from mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0560

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a visit to KSC, former astronauts Wally Schirra (second from left) and Jim Lovell (third from left) greet Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus. At far left is is Lisa M More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Bill Pickavance, vice president and deputy program manager, United Space Alliance, talks to employees. With him, at left, are former astronauts Wally Schirra and Jim Lovell. The latter two visited several KSC sites, relating their experiences in the space program and offerking encouragement to workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." They visited several sites around the Center, including the RLV Hangar where Columbia debris is being collected and examined as part of the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the orbiter and lives of seven astronauts returning from mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0557

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Bill Pickavance, vice president and deputy program manager, United Space Alliance, talks to employees. With him, at left, are former astronauts More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronauts Wally Schirra (left) and Jim Lovell (right) join Center Director Roy Bridges (center) before a presentation to KSC employees. Lovell and Schirra visited KSC to talk about the space program and their experiences, as well as offer encouragement to workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." They visited several sites around the Center, including the RLV Hangar where Columbia debris is being collected and examined as part of the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the orbiter and lives of seven astronauts returning from mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0551

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronauts Wally Schirra (left) and Jim Lovell (right) join Center Director Roy Bridges (center) before a presentation to KSC employees. Lovell and Schirra visited KSC to tal More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, looking over a piece of Columbia debris are (from left) Launch Director Mike Leinbach, Acting Deputy Director of External Relations & Business Development Lisa Malone, Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus, reconstruction engineer John Cowart, and former astronauts Wally Schirra and Jim Lovell. The latter two visited several sites around the Center, encouraging workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." The RLV Hangar is where Columbia debris is being collected and examined as part of the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the orbiter and lives of seven astronauts returning from mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0564

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, looking over a piece of Columbia debris are (from left) Launch Director Mike Leinbach, Acting Deputy Director of External Relations & Business Development Lisa M More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Astronaut Al Worden (third from left in front row) reads a list of the astronauts honored in past ceremonies, some of whom stand on the dais. Standing in the front row, from left, are John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Worden, Fred Haise, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, John Young and Jim Lovell. Pictured standing in the back row, from left, are Jerry Carr, Bob Crippen, Hank Hartsfield, Joe Allen, Rick Hauck, Dan Brandenstein, Robert “Hoot” Gibson, Owen Garriott and Charlie Bolden. The May 5 induction added space shuttle commanders Michael L. Coats, Steven A. Hawley and Jeffrey A. Hoffman to the Hall of Fame. They grow the number of space explorers enshrined in the Hall of Fame to 66. The ceremony was held at the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1037

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Astronaut Al Worden (third from left in front row) reads a list of the astronauts honored in past ceremonies, some of whom stand on the dais. Standing in the front row, More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony, new and former inductees are seated on the dais. In the front row, from left, are John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Al Worden, Steven Hawley, Michael Coats, John Young, Jim Lovell and Ed Mitchell. At far left is John Zarrella, CNN's Miami Bureau Chief, who moderated. The May 5 induction added space shuttle commanders Michael L. Coats, Steven A. Hawley and Jeffrey A. Hoffman to the Hall of Fame. They grow the number of space explorers enshrined in the Hall of Fame to 66. The ceremony was held at the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1042

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony, new and former inductees are seated on the dais. In the front row, from left, are John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Al Worden, S More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Astronaut William Shepherd addresses the spectators at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame after his induction in the ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Shepherd was commander of the first crew to live aboard the International Space Station. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2930

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Astronaut William Shepherd addresses the spectators at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame after his induction in the ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame astronauts are seated on stage at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida for the induction of three more astronauts. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2922

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame astronauts are seated on stage at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida for the induction of three more astronauts. The ceremony took place M More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronauts (from left) Gordon Fullerton, Henry W. "Hank" Hartsfield Jr., Rick Hauk, Dan Brandenstein, Brewster Shaw, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, Bruce McCandless, Steven Hawley, Loren Shriver, Jeff Hoffman, Fred Gregory, John Blaha and Bob Cabana watch the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Cabana is the Kennedy Space Center director. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2925

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronauts (from left) Gordon Fullerton, Henry W. "Hank" Hartsfield Jr., Rick Hauk, Dan Brandenstein, Brewster Shaw, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, Bruce McCandless, Steven Hawley, More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut and NASA's Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Kennedy's Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2921

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut and NASA's Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Kennedy's More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Dick Gordon thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2919

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Dick Gordon thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Flori More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– George "Pinky" Nelson (right) is introduced as one of the new members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. At left is hall of fame member Al Worden. Nelson was one of only four space shuttle astronauts to fly untethered in space using NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2926

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– George "Pinky" Nelson (right) is introduced as one of the new members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. At left is hall of fam More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– New inductee astronaut George "Pinky" Nelson addresses the spectators at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Nelson was one of only six space shuttle astronauts to fly untethered in space using NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2928

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– New inductee astronaut George "Pinky" Nelson addresses the spectators at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Nelson w More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– NASA's Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Kennedy's Visitor Complex in Florida. Cabana is a member of the hall of fame. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2923

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– NASA's Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Kennedy's Visitor Complex in Florida. Cabana is a member of the More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Hank Hartsfield thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2920

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Hank Hartsfield thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in F More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The three newest inductees into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame congratulate each other after receiving their medals. From left are George "Pinky" Nelson, who was one of only six space shuttle astronauts to fly untethered in space using NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit; William Shepherd, who was commander of the first crew to live aboard the International Space Station; and James Wetherbee, who was commander of the longest-docked shuttle-Mir mission. The ceremony was held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2933

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The three newest inductees into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame congratulate each other after receiving their medals. From left are George "Pinky" Nelson, who was one of only six space s More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Rick Hauk (right) welcomes one of the new members, astronaut George "Pinky" Nelson, into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Nelson was one of only six space shuttle astronauts to fly untethered in space using NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2927

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Rick Hauk (right) welcomes one of the new members, astronaut George "Pinky" Nelson, into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at NASA's Kennedy More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Buzz Aldrin thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2918

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Buzz Aldrin thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Flori More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member Al Worden presents a medal to James Wetherbee as a new inductee into the hall of fame. The ceremony was held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Wetherbee was commander of the longest-docked shuttle-Mir mission. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2931

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member Al Worden presents a medal to James Wetherbee as a new inductee into the hall of fame. The ceremony was held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Co More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Jim Lovell thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2917

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Jim Lovell thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florid More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden acknowledges warm applause from spectators at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2916

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden acknowledges warm applause from spectators at the 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in F More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At left, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member Al Worden congratulates astronaut William Shepherd (center) on his induction into the hall of fame during the ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. At right is Center Director Bob Cabana, who is a member of the hall of fame. Shepherd was commander of the first crew to live aboard the International Space Station. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2929

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At left, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member Al Worden congratulates astronaut William Shepherd (center) on his induction into the hall of fame during the ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Kennedy's Visitor Complex in Florida. Worden is a member of the hall of fame. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2924

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Kennedy's Visitor Complex in Florida. Worden is a member of the hall of fame. T More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The three newest inductees into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame proudly join current members after the induction ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. In front, from left, are George "Pinky" Nelson, who was one of only six space shuttle astronauts to fly untethered in space using NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit; William Shepherd, who was commander of the first crew to live aboard the International Space Station; and James Wetherbee, who was commander of the longest-docked shuttle-Mir mission. The ceremony was held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2934

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The three newest inductees into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame proudly join current members after the induction ceremony held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The three newest inductees into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame share the stage after receiving their medals. From left are George "Pinky" Nelson, who was one of only six space shuttle astronauts to fly untethered in space using NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit; William Shepherd, who was commander of the first crew to live aboard the International Space Station; and James Wetherbee, who was commander of the longest-docked shuttle-Mir mission. The ceremony was held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The ceremony took place May 2. More than 20 hall of fame astronauts attended, including Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, Jim Lovell and Bob Crippen. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2932

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The three newest inductees into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame share the stage after receiving their medals. From left are George "Pinky" Nelson, who was one of only six space shuttle More

Neil Armstrong (blue shirt) talks to an audience of

Neil Armstrong (blue shirt) talks to an audience of more than 1,000 people "Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible Is Possible" our at RAF Mildenhall’s Galaxy Club, March 11, 2010. With him was the last astronaut More

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armstrong stand on painted footprints to commemorate their Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 09, 2010) Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armstrong stand on painted footprints to commemorate their Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS More

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan,

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armstrong stand on painted footprints to commemorate their Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The astrona More

Vice Adm. Mark Fox, commander of U.S. Naval Forces

Vice Adm. Mark Fox, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, escorts former astronauts Jim Lovell, left, Neil Armstrong, center, and Gene Cernan into U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters at Nav More

Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, explains

Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, explains what happened during his trip to space during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service

Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell, left, former NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, Sen. John Glenn, third from left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, talk at a private memorial service celebrating the lif More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and Apollo astronauts have a group portrait taken in front of the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building, newly named for Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon. From left are NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Apollo astronauts Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell, and Center Director Robert Cabana. The building's high bay is being used to support the agency's new Orion spacecraft, which will lift off atop the Space Launch System rocket. Orion is designed to take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before, serving as the exploration vehicle that will carry astronauts to deep space and sustain the crew during travel to destinations such as an asteroid or Mars. The visit of the former astronauts was part of NASA's 45th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing. As the world watched, Neil Armstrong and Aldrin landed in the moon's Sea of Tranquility aboard the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969. Meanwhile, crewmate Collins orbited above in the command module Columbia. For more, visit http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/july/nasa-honors-historic-first-moon-landing-eyes-first-mars-mission. Photo credit: NASA/Kevin O'Connell KSC-2014-3199

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and Apollo astronauts have a group portrait taken in front of the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building, newly named for Apo More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, visiting Apollo astronauts have a group portrait taken in front of the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building, newly named for Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon. From left are Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell. The building's high bay is being used to support the agency's new Orion spacecraft, which will lift off atop the Space Launch System rocket. Orion is designed to take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before, serving as the exploration vehicle that will carry astronauts to deep space and sustain the crew during travel to destinations such as an asteroid or Mars. The visit of the former astronauts was part of NASA's 45th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing. As the world watched, Neil Armstrong and Aldrin landed in the moon's Sea of Tranquility aboard the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969. Meanwhile, crewmate Collins orbited above in the command module Columbia. For more, visit http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/july/nasa-honors-historic-first-moon-landing-eyes-first-mars-mission. Photo credit: NASA/Kevin O'Connell KSC-2014-3200

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, visiting Apollo astronauts have a group portrait taken in front of the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building, newly named for Apollo 11 ast More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronauts participate in a ceremony renaming the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building for Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon. From left are Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. The building's high bay is being used to support the agency's new Orion spacecraft and is the same spaceport facility where the Apollo 11 command/service module and lunar module were prepped for the first lunar landing mission in 1969. Orion is designed to take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before, serving as the exploration vehicle that will carry astronauts to deep space and sustain the crew during travel to destinations such as an asteroid or Mars. The ceremony was part of NASA's 45th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing. As the world watched, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed in the moon's Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969, aboard the lunar module Eagle. Meanwhile, crewmate Michael Collins orbited above in the command module Columbia. For more, visit http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/july/nasa-honors-historic-first-moon-landing-eyes-first-mars-mission. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-3209

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronauts participate in a ceremony renaming the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building for Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and Apollo astronauts tour the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building, newly named for Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon. From left, are Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Mark Geyer, Orion Program manager, and Scott Wilson, manager, production operations for the Orion Program. Also at the renaming ceremony were Apollo astronauts Michael Collins and Jim Lovell. The building's high bay is being used to support the agency's new Orion spacecraft, which will lift off atop the Space Launch System. Orion is designed to take humans farther than they've ever gone before, serving as the exploration vehicle that will carry astronauts to deep space and sustain the crew during travel to destinations such as an asteroid or Mars. The visit of the former astronauts was part of NASA's 45th anniversary celebration of the moon landing. As the world watched, Neil Armstrong and Aldrin landed in the moon's Sea of Tranquility aboard the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969. Meanwhile, crewmate Collins orbited above in the command module Columbia. For more, visit http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/july/nasa-honors-historic-first-moon-landing-eyes-first-mars-mission. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-3226

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and Apollo astronauts tour the refurbished Operations and Checkout Building, newly named for Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, th More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronauts, from left, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins pause during their tour of Launch Pad 39B for a group portrait. The pad is being modified to support the agency's new Orion spacecraft which will lift off atop the Space Launch System rocket. Orion is designed to take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before, serving as the exploration vehicle that will carry astronauts to deep space and sustain the crew during travel to destinations such as an asteroid or Mars. The visit of the former astronauts was part of NASA's 45th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing. As the world watched, Neil Armstrong and Aldrin landed in the moon's Sea of Tranquility aboard the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969. Meanwhile, crewmate Collins orbited above in the command module Columbia. For more, visit http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/july/nasa-honors-historic-first-moon-landing-eyes-first-mars-mission. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-3188

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronauts, from left, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins pause during their tour of Launch Pad 39B for a group portrait. The pad is More

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, shares his stories

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, shares his stories and experiences with an audience, March 11, at the Galaxy Club here during the “Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible is Possible” tour. Neil Armstrong, the fi More

Bob Gilliland, former chief test pilot and first to

Bob Gilliland, former chief test pilot and first to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, prepares to talk to members of Team Mildenhall at the "Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible is Possible."

Former astronaut Neil Armstrong talks with Rear Adm.

Former astronaut Neil Armstrong talks with Rear Adm. Charles Gaouette, deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, during the kickoff visit of Legends of Aerospace II to U.S. Naval Forces Central Com More

Retired astronauts Neil Armstrong, Capt. Jim Lovell,

Retired astronauts Neil Armstrong, Capt. Jim Lovell, and Capt. Gene Cernan receive a standing ovation from sailors and Marines at the end of a panel discussion in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS More

Soldiers from the 103rd ESC get a special opportunity

Soldiers from the 103rd ESC get a special opportunity to meet David Hartman, Gene Cernan, Jim Lovell, and Neil Armstrong during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. More

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander and one of only three

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander and one of only three men to travel to the moon twice, laughs at comments made by his fellow "Legends of Aerospace" before sharing his stories with about 1,000 military and civil More

Stepping out of their space suits and acting as public

Stepping out of their space suits and acting as public affairs editors, Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan read the news story Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace (center) wrote about their participation in a March 11 More

Soldiers and airmen listen intently as David Hartman

Soldiers and airmen listen intently as David Hartman and members of the Apollo space missions relate their experiences during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ma More

Steve Ritchie, last Air Force pilot ace, was one of

Steve Ritchie, last Air Force pilot ace, was one of the"Legends of Aerospace" who visited RAF Mildenhall, March 11, 2010.

Soldiers from the 724th Engineer battalion, are the

Soldiers from the 724th Engineer battalion, are the first in line to shake hands with David Hartman, Gene Cernan, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell during the Legnds of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. More

Gene Cernan, the last astronaut to walk on the moon,

Gene Cernan, the last astronaut to walk on the moon, speaks to a crowd at RAF Mildenhall's Galaxy Club during a "Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible Is Possible" tour, March 11, 2010.

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene Cernan joke and answer questions during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Oct. 11. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

Neil Armstrong, left, the first man to set foot on

Neil Armstrong, left, the first man to set foot on the moon, shares his stories and experiences with members of Team Mildenhall in the Galaxy Club, March 11, 2010.

Spc. Brian Higgins gets a chance to shake hands with

Spc. Brian Higgins gets a chance to shake hands with Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, during the the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene Cernan answer questions from the audience during the Legnds of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

Gene Cernan and members of the Legends of Aerospace

Gene Cernan and members of the Legends of Aerospace tour shake hands and greet the men and women serving at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

James Lovell - A man in an astronaut suit holding a globe

Portrait of astronaut James A. Lovell, Jr. in his space suit beside a model of the Moon.

Apollo 8 Prime Crew (landscape crop)

The crew of Apollo 8 in front of a simulator:From left to right: Bill Anders, Jim Lovell, Frank Borman

US Navy 101001-N-8848T-699 Retired Capt. James A. Lovell speaks to more than 750 guests at the official opening of the Capt. James A. Lovell Federa

CHICAGO, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2010) Retired Capt. James A. Lovell, left, a NASA astronaut, speaks to more than 750 guests at the official opening of the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in Chicago. Th More

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2010) Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armstrong stand on painted footprints to commemorate their Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS More

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CHICAGO, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2010) Retired Capt. James A. Lovell, a NASA astronaut, center, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in Chicago as several members of Co More