astronaut
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Retired astronaut Barbara Morgan, who flew aboard Endeavour in 2007, said the shuttle will inspire space enthusiasts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Rep. Jasmine Crockett and former astronaut Terry Virts in their unsuccessful Senate runs.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Backup astronaut Bob Hines will train alongside the primary crew and could replace any astronaut unable to fly the mission.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot near Earth in 2027 to test two lunar modules.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The family of Rhea Hurrle was doubly surprised; they hadn't known about the astronaut testing or that she was such an accomplished pilot.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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Elements of the Universe: Aster, Astro ("Star")
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