- Astronauts - NASA
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
- Active Astronauts - NASA
Chris Birch Chris Birch was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class She reported for duty in January 2022
- Astronaut Requirements - NASA
Astronaut requirements have changed with NASA’s goals and missions Today, to be considered for an astronaut position, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Become An Astronaut - NASA
NASA accepts applications for the Astronaut Candidate Program on an as-needed basis In recent years, new astronaut candidates have been selected approximately every four years The term “astronaut” derives from the Greek words meaning “star sailor ” More than 12,000 people applied to be an astronaut between March 2 and March 31, 2020
- Astronaut Fact Book - NASA
Since inception, NASA has selected 360 astronaut candidates: 299 men, 61 women; 212 military, 138 civilians; 191 pilots, 159 non-pilots As of November 2024, there are 47 active astronauts, 12 management astronauts, and 332 former astronauts or payload specialists, including those who have left NASA, and those who are deceased
- Astronaut Selection Program - NASA
To date, NASA has selected 360 astronaut candidates to fly on its increasingly challenging missions to explore space More are needed to see the space station into its third decade of science in low-Earth orbit and propel exploration forward as part of the Artemis missions and beyond
- Former Astronauts - NASA
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 Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) “Columbia” in lunar orbit
- Astronaut Don Pettit’s Photos from Space - NASA
NASA astronaut Don Pettit photographs “cosmic colors at sunrise ” From 250 miles above, the International Space Station’s orbital path covers NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s photography could contribute to the study of transient luminous events, colorful electrical discharges that occur above
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