astronaut

"We are so excited to be back on planet Earth after an incredible mission on the International Space Station," said American astronaut Jessica Meir, the mission commander.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

The team is comprised of two Nasa astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a Canadian astronaut whose wife is expecting their third child two months into the mission.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The unusual nature of the astronaut data helped researchers overcome some of that variability and strengthened confidence in the pattern they observed.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Reid and Victor's commitment to exploration, steady leadership, and service to our astronaut corps and our nation have made a lasting impact," said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

She possessed exceptional if not unique qualities for serving as an astronaut.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

During the 14-day mission the Apollo 17 astronauts, led by mission commander Eugene Cernan, performed three space walks on the lunar surface.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Apollo astronauts returned samples of lunar anorthosite to Earth, giving researchers valuable material for studying the Moon's distant past.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Beyond helping astronauts live and work on the Moon, the knowledge gained from these investigations could prove essential to NASA's longer-term goal of sending humans to Mars.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

The crew also conducted nutrition-focused research and examined how physical characteristics may affect blood flow during spaceflight to help keep astronauts safe and healthy on future missions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

I had a time getting Vonetta and Fern to stay inside to watch the landing, let alone wait for the two astronauts to climb out and walk on the moon.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia