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 …

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 …

3 days ago · Here are the roles of each astronaut on Artemis II: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.

Feb 15, 2026 · 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 …

Apr 25, 2025 · Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" …

3 days ago · Here are some highlights from the careers of mission commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialist Christina Koch, all U.S. astronauts, and Canadian astronaut …

4 days ago · NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

2 days ago · Artemis II hit a key milestone Thursday when Orion ignited its engine, propelling the crew on a trip that will reach deeper into space than any human has traveled.

Discover a definitive list of astronauts from NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, and more. Explore bios, mission details, and careers of global space explorers, past and present. Your ultimate resource for astronaut …

2 days ago · Artemis II Astronauts Fly Away From Earth Toward the Moon After a day of testing the Orion capsule high above the planet, the crew of the NASA mission became the first people to head …