Idaho is known for great sunsets and star gazing. NASA trains and does testing in Idaho and we even have a native Idahoan who has been to the International Space station multiple times. See where got voted the best star gazing spot in the state that draws astronomers in from all over.
A rather historic scientific achievement will be unfolding in a matter of just a few days, as Nasa will be launching an unmanned aerial vehicle from the rover that recently touched down on the red planet.
The Challenger tragedy changed not only NASA, but the entire space agency when it comes to safety. The cause of the accident was found to be defective O-rings. Do you remember where you were when it happened?