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 …

Feb 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.

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 …

Feb 13, 2026 · A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, bringing the orbiting laboratory back to full staff after a month of operating with a skeleton ...

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" …

8 hours ago · NASA's new moon rocket has suffered another setback, putting next month's planned launch with astronauts in jeopardy.

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 …

Feb 13, 2026 · NASA and SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, replacing a crew that left early in the first medical evacuation in the station's history. Sophie ...

3 days ago · California-based aerospace company Vast partnered with NASA to send four private astronauts to the International Space Station for up to two weeks.

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