Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut on Monday in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top. The 98-meter rocket will attempt to send an empty ...

3. Fireproof material In 1967, three astronauts died in a fire in Apollo 1 on the launch pad. Following the accident, NASA wanted to find ways of protecting its astronauts from fire hazards.

Mr. Aldrin, 89, hosted a gala in Southern California last Saturday. NASA spokesman Bob Jacobs said Mr. Aldrin bowed out of the Florida launch pad visit, citing his intense schedule of appearances. Mr.