Apr 10, 2026 · Today there are usually seven astronauts living on board at any given time, from a variety of countries. The first class of NASA astronauts was selected in 1959. They are known as the …

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.

New government UFO files reveal Apollo 17 astronauts saw 'Fourth of July' like flashes and other strange phenomena during a 1972 mission to the moon.

Apr 11, 2026 · The four Artemis II astronauts said Saturday that they’re “bonded forever” in their first public remarks since completing NASA’s first lunar mission in more than 50 years.

Apr 19, 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 16, 2026 · Shortly after leaving Earth orbit and heading for the moon, the Artemis II astronauts captured this stunning nighttime view of Earth. NASA. At the same time, Hansen said, he …

Apr 27, 2026 · NASA has unveiled the names of the next four spacefarers, including two Americans, who will head to Earth orbit. The joint mission with SpaceX, known as Crew-13, will take the …

Apr 25, 2025 · This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" for humankind and expanded our reach beyond Earth. These astronauts have …

Jan 9, 2024 · In this article, we delve into the lives and achievements of some of the most famous astronauts in history.

Mar 30, 2026 · Features the latest news regarding ESA’s astronauts, the European Astronaut Centre, its training programme, and how to become an astronaut.