An international crew launched on SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission to the ISS, demonstrating the strength of…
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Astronauts are highly trained professionals who travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere to conduct missions in space. Their work involves everything from piloting spacecraft and performing scientific experiments to assembling structures in orbit and exploring other celestial bodies. Astronauts are at the forefront of human space exploration, helping to advance our understanding of space, technology, and the effects of microgravity on the human body. This page highlights the latest news about astronaut missions, training, discoveries aboard space stations, and the expanding role of humans in the new era of space travel.
Richard Truly, a distinguished former NASA Administrator and pioneering astronaut, passed away on February 27,…
NASA is seeking applicants to participate in its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission to…
In the image above, NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover is assisted by…
Blood tests, cardiac research, and scientific maintenance were the prime duties aboard the International Space…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission team enters quarantine ahead of their scheduled launch to the ISS,…
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-8 mission launch to no earlier than March 1.…
Stem cell research carried into Friday as the Expedition 70 crew members worked to wrap…
A cargo craft loaded with nearly three tons of food, fuel, and supplies is currently…
The Expedition 70 crew is counting down to the arrival of new cargo as Progress…
Equipment installs and station maintenance topped the in-orbit schedule aboard the International Space Station (ISS)…
A busy week of science and prep for an upcoming cargo delivery kicked off aboard…
Ax-3’s splashdown off the Florida coast concludes the first all-European commercial space mission, showcasing international…
Ax-3’s successful return from the International Space Station marks a key milestone in NASA’s plan…
The Expedition 70 crew was in the middle of its shift aboard the International Space…
The International Space Station (ISS) has returned to its standard configuration of seven Expedition 70…
Ax-3 mission concludes as SpaceX Dragon heads home with astronauts and science aboard, aiming for…
Four Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) astronauts continue waiting for favorable weather conditions before ending their…