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Astronaut Richard H. Truly, STS-2 pilot, peruses some teleprinter copy, floating partially about the middeck area of NASA’s space shuttle Columbia.

Richard H. Truly, former astronaut and NASA administrator, passed away at 86. A wreath was placed in his honor inside the rotunda of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing®.

Categories: Astronauts, NASA History

Frank Borman - Apollo 8 Commander

Frank Borman, Apollo 8 commander, passed away at the age of 95. A wreath has been placed in his honor inside the rotunda of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.


NASA Ken Mattingly Color Portrait

Astronaut Ken Mattingly passed away on October 31, 2023, leaving his footprint on both the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. 


Women in Space Pin Logo with background of women who have contributed to our exploration of space

Hear from some female trailblazers in the space industry on June 15 and 16, 2023. Learn more about our special guests here.

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Heroes and Legends

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex celebrates Veterans Day! Plus, we've interviewed veteran and astronaut Bruce Melnick.