Feb 14, 2026 · Astronauts 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 …

May 21, 2025 · Astronauts Astronauts train for a variety of missions, including performing research on the International Space Station, launching from American soil on spacecraft built by commercial …

Jan 21, 2026 · Current Astronauts Nichole Ayers Nichole Ayers was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in January 2022.

Read More Astronauts News Release and Articles Four crew members are set to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission, where…

Mar 4, 2020 · During their careers, the Artemis Generation astronauts could launch on rockets and spacecraft developed for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program to live and work aboard the …

While astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, commander, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, descended in the Lunar Module (LM) “Eagle” to explore the Sea of Tranquility region of the moon, astronaut …

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Sep 22, 2025 · Astronaut Selection More than 8,000 people applied to be an astronaut when NASA last accepted applications in 2024. From that pool, NASA assessed the agency’s needs and mission …

Sep 22, 2025 · After graduation, the 2025 class will join the agency’s active astronaut corps. Active astronauts are conducting science research aboard the space station while preparing for the …

Sep 4, 2024 · Become An Astronaut 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 …