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astronaut

[as-truh-nawt, -not] / ˈæs trəˌnɔt, -ˌnɒt /


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The team comprises Lai Ka-ying, hailed by state media as Hong Kong's first astronaut, Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan, the spokesman said.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Nasa says the work that went into developing it and the work on the next generation of exercise devices will play a vital role in astronaut health.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"Isn't it every kid's dream to be an astronaut?"

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Glover, who now lives in Texas near NASA’s Johnson Space Center, is focused on bringing that SoCal sensibility and invaluable experience piloting the Orion capsule to the agency’s astronaut training program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“Hey, Siraj,” says Kwame, “ask me where an astronaut parks the spaceship.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein



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