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Astronaut Clay Anderson is living proof of the power of persistence. It took him 15 tries to make it into the Astronaut Corps, and when he finally made it to space, he stuck around for five months.

Joe Kittinger was actually the first man in space but very few know his name or the stories of his feats. Find out how his courage set the groundwork for the space program and how he's still looking for his next adventure, even in his 80s.

When Joe Kittinger parachuted from space, he not only made history, he also paved the way to save the lives of future space travelers.

Joe Kittinger got to space first, and without a spacecraft. 49 years ago, in near secrecy, he accomplished a feat that no one has ever equaled. His courage paved the way for the success of the space program.

Author Andrew Chaikin spoke to the men who walked on the moon to find out how their space trips changed them forever.

Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998.

Col. Joe Kittinger has a passion for teaching children and for sharing his passion in aviation, engineering, lifelong learning and the U.S.A. With our help, Colonel Kittinger is finding that live video chats can instantly take him into any classroom.

In nearly 40 years as a news photographer, Red Huber has covered many major news events and has won countless awards. His space shuttle photos are breathtaking. How does he get such amazing shots? We find out.

It looks like the next person on the moon may be someone a little older than usual. The European Space Agency is searching for a man or woman 45 years old or older to send into space. Will it be you?

An aviation pioneer, hot air balloon adventurist, war hero and space legend -- Col. Joe Kittinger is also one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. Hear what he says about living legacies and giving back.