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 …

Jan 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.

6 days ago · Four astronauts are blazing NASA's trail back to the moon. Their mission, which could launch Feb. 8, will take them farther from Earth than humanity has ever gone before.

Jan 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 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" …

Astronaut Mike Fincke has now accumulated 549 days in space - meaning that among Nasa astronauts, he has spent the fourth most cumulative days in space, according to the agency.

3 days ago · SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission?

Aug 12, 2025 · Below is a list of the 24 other astronauts who, like Lovell, hail from Ohio, along with their hometown and most notable achievements. Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon …

Ohio astronauts have logged countless hours in the air, and have numerous notable achievements. With 26 astronauts in total, NASA has made the dreams comes true of all the featured individuals. With …

Apr 12, 2023 · It was July 20, 1969 when Apollo 11 finally reached the moon. Captured on the screens of millions nationwide, Ohio native Neil Alden Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module Eagle and …