Historic Record Smashed by Cosmonaut as Spacewalk and Starliner Preparations Unfold
The crew of Expedition 71 is busy preparing for imminent spacewalks, setting records in space duration, and offloading cargo, while also getting set for the…
Cosmonauts News
Cosmonauts are individuals trained and certified by the Russian space agency to command, pilot, or serve as crew members of spacecraft. The term “cosmonaut” is derived from the Russian words “kosmos” (meaning “space”) and “nautes” (meaning “sailor”), and has been used since the early days of space exploration to distinguish Russian space travelers from astronauts in other countries. The first human to journey into space, Yuri Gagarin, was a cosoonaut. Historically, cosmonauts have been integral to major milestones in space exploration, including the first human in space, the first spacewalk, and long-duration stays in orbit. Russia’s cosmonaut training center, the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, located in Star City, Russia, prepares cosmonauts for missions that include scientific research and international cooperation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The rigorous preparation involves physical, technical, and psychological training to withstand the challenges of space travel.
Soyuz Lands NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara Back on Earth After 204 Days in Orbit
Loral O’Hara completed a 204-day space mission, landing in Kazakhstan and marking the start of Expedition 71 on the ISS. NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara ended…
Soyuz Spacecraft Hatches Open, Expedition 70 Welcomes International Trio Aboard Station
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus on the Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft docked to the International…
Russian Rocket Launches Astronaut, Cosmonaut, and Flight Attendant to ISS, Days After Glitch
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarusian spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya launched successfully to the ISS from Kazakhstan. Three crew members…
International Space Station Residents Prepare for Crew and Cargo Launches
This week is shaping up to be busy for the International Space Station (ISS) as the Expedition 70 septet will see the arrival of three…
Expedition 70’s Next Spacewalk: Sun Trackers & Communication Upgrades
The Expedition 70 crew is gearing up for another spacewalk planned at the beginning of November for maintenance on the outside of the International Space…
Leak in the Void: Cosmonauts Contend With Coolant Mishap During Spacewalk
Roscosmos cosmonauts completed a spacewalk on October 25, completing important tasks including the Nauka module radiator inspection and nanosatellite release. Despite facing a coolant leak…
Expedition 70 on ISS: Spacewalk Prep, Coolant Concerns, CEVIS Systems, and CIPHER Studies
The seven orbital residents of the International Space Station kept busy on Tuesday, October 24, preparing for a round of upcoming spacewalks. While reviewing procedures…
NASA Sets Live Coverage for Cosmonaut Spacewalk Outside Space Station
On October 25, NASA will live stream a spacewalk by Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub. They will install communications hardware, release a solar…
NASA’s Record-Breaking Astronaut Touches Down After Historic Mission
NASA’s Frank Rubio touched down after an unparalleled 371 days in orbit, marking a milestone in American space exploration. His record-setting mission, alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts,…
Riding High Over Ukraine: Soyuz Spacecraft Docks to Space Station With New Crew
NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub on the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft docked to the International Space Station (ISS) at…
Intercontinental Fusion in Space: Station Hosts 11 Astronauts From 5 Countries
Eleven astronauts and cosmonauts are currently living together aboard the International Space Station (ISS) following the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission on Sunday. While…
Soaring Higher: Space Crops, Manufacturing Advances, and Orbital Boosts at the ISS
Botany and physics topped the research schedule as spacewalk cleanup duties continued aboard the International Space Station on Friday, August 11. The Expedition 69 crew…
Spacewalk Success: Cosmonauts Install Debris Shields Outside the International Space Station
Cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station, attaching debris shields to the Rassvet module and testing the European…
Russian Cosmonauts Complete Spacewalk Replacing Space Station Hardware
Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin began a spacewalk at 10:24 a.m. EDT on June 22 to retrieve several experiment packages from the Zvezda…
Roscosmos Cosmonaut Assigned to SpaceX Crew-7 Space Station Mission
Konstantin Borisov from Roscosmos has been named the final crew member for NASA’s mid-August SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station, joining astronauts from…
Prepping for a Starlit Stroll: Astronauts Gear Up for Dual Spacewalks
Astronauts and cosmonauts aboard Expedition 69 are preparing for two spacewalks at the ISS. NASA astronauts Woody Hoburg and Stephen Bowen will first install a…
Axiom Mission 2: Space Station Preps for Arrival of Four Private Astronauts
The space station crew is preparing the ISS for four incoming Axiom Mission-2 astronauts who are scheduled to launch via SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon…