An astronaut (from the Ancient Greek ἄστρον (astron), meaning 'star', and ναύτης (nautes), meaning 'sailor') is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a …

Mar 27, 2026 · NASA astronauts have been traveling to space for more than six decades and living there continuously since 2000. Now, NASA’s Artemis program is preparing to land the first woman …

Apr 19, 2026 · astronaut, designation, derived from the Greek words for “star” and “sailor,” commonly applied to an individual who has flown in outer space. More specifically, in the West, astronaut refers …

Apr 25, 2025 · Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" …

Discover a definitive list of astronauts from NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, and more. Explore bios, mission details, and careers of global space explorers, past and present. Your ultimate resource for astronaut …

Jan 9, 2024 · In this article, we delve into the lives and achievements of some of the most famous astronauts in history.

2 days ago · Anil Menon discusses his upcoming ISS mission, commercial space stations, and the unanswered medical questions of life in microgravity.

3 days ago · The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.

Sep 1, 2023 · How hard is it to become an astronaut? Becoming an astronaut requires resources and determination. Many people apply for professional astronaut jobs several times before being accepted.

2 days ago · Apollo astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt answers questions about his 1972 trip to the moon while standing near a moon rock on display at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & …