astronaut
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The astronaut, who is also helping develop exercise equipment for space flight, said girls interested in getting into the industry should "stay curious and keep questioning".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The crew will be rounded out by African American Andre Douglas and US astronaut of Salvadoran descent Frank Rubio.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
And Rubio carried out the longest single spaceflight by a US astronaut in history, spending 371 days in space after a coolant leak prolonged the journey.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"I think all these skills really lend themselves really well to training for being an astronaut but also living and working in space as well."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I say, in my firmest, calmest astronaut voice.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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