The $30 Million Sandwich That Sparked Congressional Hearings

There’s always that one guy.You know the type—the one who knows the rules but breaks them anyway. In 1965, that guy at NASA was astronaut John Young. Famous for his Apollo 16 moonwalks and for commanding the first space shuttle mission, Young is also remembered for a smaller, but memorable scandal: smuggling a corned beef … Read more

Exploring the Gus Grissom Boyhood Home and Museum

Gus Grissom boyhood home and museum

In the hills of southern Indiana, about 90 miles south of Indianapolis, lies the quiet town of Mitchell. This town is home to the Gus Grissom Boyhood Home and Museum, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the early life of one of NASA’s original astronauts. Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom was not only one of America’s first … Read more