astronaut

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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

It's billed as the next generation of astronaut exercise equipment for long space missions by its inventor, John Kennett, who says his small piece of equipment can handle 300 exercises.

From BBC • May 22, 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

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

Several American women had flown in space, but astronaut Eileen Collins was special to the Mercury 13.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson