On this day in 1989, Colonel Frederick Drew Gregory became the first African American astronaut to pilot and command the Space Shuttle Discovery.

The Apollo missions changed how scientists understand the moon. Returning with Artemis could help solve some of the biggest lunar mysteries.

Russian brand Raketa has a new watch for cosmonauts that honors the 65th anniversary of the first man in space.

Some school districts in the U.S. dropped plans for class pictures after widespread social media posts linked a billionaire ...

First Black Astronaut All the first astronauts were white. That's because they were all military test pilots and there were ...

The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer has introduced his vision for the Navy's future, focusing on using smaller and newer ...

This year, we celebrate the most significant milestone in our Nation’s history: 250 glorious years of American independence. From the very beginning, our country has been blessed with countless black ...

Frank Thomas is not happy with his former franchise. On Sunday, the White Sox posted a graphic in honor of Black History Month, honoring some “momentous firsts” for the organization. The graphic ...

As I discovered when previewing Black Bolt and White Flare, it's one of the most exciting ways to close out the Scarlet and Violet era. The two sets launched together on July 18, 2025, and they ...

Find answers to frequently asked questions below. Use of public transportation, a taxi, or rideshare is strongly encouraged, as there is no parking available at the White House and street parking is ...