Andrew Chaikin

Andrew Chaikin is an accomplished author, lecturer, science journalist, and space historian who is a former contributing writer for Space.com working in the areas of human spaceflight. This bestselling writer who currently lives in Vermont penned the well-known NYT bestselling books "A Man on the Moon," "John Glenn: America's Astronaut," and "A Passion for Mars." A graduate of Brown University, Chaikin first worked as an intern on the Mars Viking missions at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory,

Latest articles by Andrew Chaikin

Neil Armstrong performs moonwalk training for Apollo 11 mission.

Neil Armstrong Didn't Lie About 'One Small Step' Moon Speech, Historian Says

By Andrew Chaikin published

Neil Armstrong said in 1969 that he did think about his first words on the moon beforehand, space historian Andrew Chaikin says.

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Andrew Chaikin with Neil Armstrong

Knowing Neil Armstrong: One Giant Leap for an Apollo Fanatic

By Andrew Chaikin published

Apollo historian Andrew Chaikin recalls Armstrong's legacy.

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Apollo 13 Astronauts Share Surprises From Their 'Successful Failure' Mission

Apollo 13 Astronauts Share Surprises From Their 'Successful Failure' Mission

By Andrew Chaikin published

Andrew Chaikin, author of the book "A Man on the Moon," reveals an intimate look at the Apollo 13 crew's feelings 40 years after the infamous mission.

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The Moon Still Beckons, But Does Anyone Care?

The Moon Still Beckons, But Does Anyone Care?

By Andrew Chaikin published

Apollo historian Andrew Chaikin wonders: If Apollo 11 were happening right now, how long would we pay attention?

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Leaving Home: The Legacy of Apollo 8

By Andrew Chaikin published

The legacy of NASA's historic Apollo 8 mission reaches out toward Mars.

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