Astronauts
High Above the World
High Above the World Franklin Chang-Diaz was a NASA astronaut who made history as the first Hispanic American to fly in space. He was part of NASA’s ninth class of astronaut candidates and worked on the STS-111 mission, which included three spacewalks outside the International Space Station. During one of these spacewalks, Chang-Diaz was partnered […]
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NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps Retires
NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps Retires NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps retired on May 30 after nearly 16 years of service with the agency. Epps spent 235 days in space, including 232 days aboard the International Space Station, working on hundreds of scientific experiments during Expedition 71/72. She was selected as a member of NASA’s 20th astronaut […]
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NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 4 Launch, Arrival at Station
NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 4 Launch, Arrival at Station Axiom Mission 4, the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, is set to launch on June 10 at 8:22 a.m. EDT from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The crew of four astronauts, including Peggy Whitson and Shubhanshu Shukla, will travel to the […]
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I Am Artemis: Lili Villarreal
I Am Artemis: Lili Villarreal Lili Villarreal, Artemis Landing & Recovery Director at NASA, has been working on space exploration since she was a child and fell in love with it after visiting the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Villarreal joined NASA in 2007 and has held various roles, including deputy flow director for the […]
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America’s First Spacewalk
America’s First Spacewalk On June 3, 1965, NASA astronaut Ed White became the first American to perform a spacewalk during the Gemini IV mission. White used a Hand-Held Maneuvering Unit (informally called a “zip gun”) to control his movements outside the spacecraft and provide thrust for propulsion. Fellow crew member James A. McDivitt remained inside […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 Launch Fifth Anniversary
NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 Launch Fifth Anniversary NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission was launched on May 30, 2020, marking a historic milestone for American spaceflight. The mission was the first crewed launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station. This launch marked the first time American astronauts had launched […]
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NASA Helps with Progress on Vast’s Haven-1 Commercial Space Station
NASA Helps with Progress on Vast’s Haven-1 Commercial Space Station NASA has supported Vast’s Haven-1 commercial space station in completing a test of its critical air filter system, which maintains a safe and healthy atmosphere for astronauts. The test, conducted at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, confirmed the system’s ability to control […]
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45 Years Ago: NASA Announces Ninth Astronaut Group
45 Years Ago: NASA Announces Ninth Astronaut Group NASA announced its ninth class of astronaut candidates on May 29, 1980. The group included nearly all astronauts who would go on to make history in spaceflight and at NASA. Notable astronauts from Group 9 include Charles Bolden, Franklin Chang-Diaz, and Jerry Ross, who achieved notable milestones […]
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How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 62
How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 62 Research in zero gravity, also known as microgravity, poses several challenges due to the unique environment on the International Space Station. One major issue is that objects can float away, making it difficult to contain experiments and equipment, as seen […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Washington State
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Washington State NASA astronaut Anne McClain will participate in an event with students from the Mobius Discovery Center in Spokane, Washington, on May 27 to answer their questions. The event, which will be streamed live on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel, aims to foster imagination and inspire […]
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