An astronaut (from the Ancient Greek ἄστρον (astron), meaning 'star', and ναύτης (nautes), meaning 'sailor') is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a …

Jul 14, 2026 · The term “astronaut” derives from the Greek words meaning “star sailor,” and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond.

Mar 27, 2026 · NASA astronauts have been traveling to space for more than six decades and living there continuously since 2000. Now, NASA’s Artemis program is preparing to land the first woman …

This is an alphabetical list of astronauts, people selected to train for a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft. For a list of everyone who has flown in …

Sep 1, 2023 · Jasmin Moghbeli is a NASA astronaut and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was selected by NASA in 2017 as an astronaut candidate and is now fully qualified for spaceflight.

5 days ago · astronaut, designation, derived from the Greek words for “star” and “sailor,” commonly applied to an individual who has flown in outer space. More specifically, in the West, astronaut refers …

Meet our newest astronaut candidates! Live from NASA's Johnson Space Center, we're introducing our 2025 class of astronaut candidates to the public for the first time.

Oct 23, 2023 · An astronaut’s job is complex, demanding, and ultimately, inspiring. But what do astronauts really do? Let’s journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere and dive into the complicated life of an...

At its core, The Astronaut is a fascinating inversion of the familiar alien-contact narrative. Where most films lean into fear, invasion, or cosmic grandeur, this story pivots toward intimacy, empathy, and …

6 days ago · NASA astronaut and Expedition 75 crewmember Anil Menon, left, and his wife, NASA astronaut candidate Anna Menon, right, pose for a photograph between glass, Monday, July 13, …