Oh, you write fan fiction,” she said. “We all write fan fiction,” I told her. “Some of us are just more honest about it.” ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Bumper 8 successfully lifted off on July 24, 1950, at Launch Complex 3, at what was known as the Long Range Proving Ground. That was 75 years ago. “It’s a momentous day. It all ...