Astronauts
Saxophone in Space
Saxophone in Space NASA astronaut Ronald E. McNair played saxophone during his off-duty time on the STS-41B mission. The mission, which launched on Feb. 3, 1984, included the first untethered spacewalks performed by crew members Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart. McNair was selected as an astronaut candidate in January 1978 and completed a […]
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xBFQuxE9 es una caminata espacial? (Grados 5.oxA0a 8.o)
xBFQuxE9 es una caminata espacial? (Grados 5.oxA0a 8.o) A spacewalk, also known as an EVA (extravehicular activity), is when an astronaut leaves their spacecraft to perform tasks outside in space. To prepare for a spacewalk, astronauts train by practicing movements that are similar to those they will do in space, such as using tools and […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in California
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in California NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will answer questions from students in California on April 29 via a space-to-Earth call. The event, hosted by Santa Monica High School, aims to inspire students to pursue their passions and explore STEM fields. Astronauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the […]
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NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Discuss Seven-Month Space Mission
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Discuss Seven-Month Space Mission NASA astronaut Don Pettit will discuss his seven-month space mission at a news conference on April 28 at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Pettit spent 220 days in space, bringing his career total to 590 days in space during four spaceflights and completing over 3,500 […]
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NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Complete Space Station Expedition
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Complete Space Station Expedition NASA astronaut Don Pettit and his crewmates Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner have completed a seven-month science mission aboard the International Space Station, logging 220 days in space. The trio returned to Earth on April 19, 2025, after conducting research on various topics including metal 3D […]
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NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 93, Hold Preview News Conference
NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 93, Hold Preview News Conference NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will conduct U.S. spacewalk 93 on May 1 to upgrade the International Space Station’s power storage capacity. The spacewalk, scheduled for about six and a half hours, will involve relocating a communications antennae and installing a mounting bracket […]
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Samples from the moon reveal scary risks to astronauts
Samples from the moon reveal scary risks to astronauts New research on lunar samples reveals scary risks to astronauts, including dust that could interfere with spacesuit seals, micrometeorites that could puncture suits, and breathing in dust that causes respiratory issues. The study used nanoscale analysis tools for the first time to examine space-weathered lunar samples, […]
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Meet the Space Ops Team: Becky Brocato
Meet the Space Ops Team: Becky Brocato Becky Brocato, Ph.D., is an Element Scientist in NASA’s Human Health Countermeasures division, where she oversees research to reduce medical risks for astronauts during spaceflight. Brocato’s passion for understanding human physiology and reducing medical risks in space began at a young age, inspired by her father and grandfather […]
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NASA’s SpaceX 32nd Commercial Resupply Mission Overview
NASA’s SpaceX 32nd Commercial Resupply Mission Overview NASA’s SpaceX CRS-32 mission will launch on [date] carrying approximately 6,700 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station. The mission includes a replacement catalytic reactor unit for the station’s water recycling system, as well as spare parts for various other systems. Some of the returned cargo from […]
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NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 32nd Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 32nd Station Resupply Launch, Arrival NASA and SpaceX are targeting April 21 for the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station, which will deliver over 6,400 pounds of supplies. The Dragon spacecraft, carrying a variety of science experiments, including a demonstration of refined maneuvers for free-floating […]
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