Many kids dream about becoming astronauts. Recently, Y-Press interviewed former astronaut Mark Brown about the future of kids in space and discovered that we may not have to wait until we grow up to make this incredible journey. Many people may ask how this is possible, because only specially trained people can go into space. In fact, since the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, untrained

Imagine taking a day trip to the moon or staying overnight in a space hotel. The idea is not just science fiction -- a NASA official believes both will be possible in the not-too-distant future. "In your guys' lifetime, you will see hotels in space," said Dan Dumbacher, a deputy program manager at NASA. In 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. In 1981, the space shuttle Columbia took its first

There are many kinds of teachers -- some are down-to-earth, some are out of this world, and some are just spacey. And sometimes there are teachers who you just know are meant to be in space. This isn't to say that these teachers are aliens, but rather they are fascinated by space and space exploration. For 20 years, NASA has been reaching out to these teachers. The Teacher in Space program was sta