Apr 10, 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 …

Jan 21, 2026 · Sally K. Ride was the first American woman in space. Guion S. Bluford, Jr. was the first African American astronaut. Alan B. Shepard, Jr. was the first American in space. NASA astronauts …

Nov 12, 2024 · The NASA Astronaut Fact Book provides information on the 360 explorers who have been selected as astronauts since NASA's first class in 1959.

Sep 22, 2025 · NASA Astronauts selected since 1959 Astronaut Selection More than 8,000 people applied to be an astronaut when NASA last accepted applications in 2024. From that pool, NASA …

Apr 13, 2026 · Explore Artemis II multimedia: astronaut photos, training videos, and mission visuals from NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years.

5 days ago · Read More Astronauts News Release and Articles On April 1, 2026, Artemis II launched on a nearly 10-day voyage around the Moon, marking the first crewed flight of NASA’s Orion spacecraft. …

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 …

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are back home. Hear reactions from the Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and…

May 21, 2025 · NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate maintains a continuous human presence in space for the benefit of people on Earth, enabling exploration efforts, commercial space, science, …

Sep 22, 2025 · Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy welcomed the all-American 2025 astronaut candidate class during a ceremony at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.