Who's Who in Space

Throughout the ages, that which is beyond our planet has fascinated people. Some have been so drawn to the study of space that they have devoted their lives to advancing their and our knowledge of the subject. On this page, you will find a list of some of the dedicated people who have made major contributions to our knowledge and interest in space science. You may read a biography on each of these trailblazers by selecting their name.

Neil Armstrong

Franklin Chang-Díaz

Eileen Collins

Nicolaus Copernicus

Galileo Galilei

Yuri Gagarin

John Glenn

Stephen Hawking

Caroline Herschel

Mae Jemison

Sally Ride

Carl Sagan

Alan Shepard

Valentina Tereshkova