Hitting the Books: NASA's Class 8 broke color barriers and glass ceilings alike
The diverse cadre of aspirational space travelers included Sally Ride and Ron McNair.
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UK surgeon named world's first astronaut with a disability
Decorated doctor and athlete John McFall lost his right leg after a motorcycle accident at age 19.
NASA's Nicole Aunapu Mann will be the first Native American woman to visit space
The astronaut could ravel to the ISS as soon as September.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
US and Russia agree to swap seats on space station flights
The first flights under the deal are scheduled for September.
Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride will appear on a limited-run US quarter
She's included in a larger tribute to influential American women.
NASA's AR graphic novel is meant to recruit a new wave of astronauts
'First Woman' may teach you a few things, too.
Can Richard Branson really call himself an astronaut after Sunday's Virgin Galactic flight?
Dude didn't even make it to the Karman line.
NASA names the astronauts eligible for early Artemis Moon missions
The group of 18 candidates includes veterans and relative newcomers.
Scientists might know why astronauts develop health problems in space
The very nature of human cells could play a role.
NASA wants your help designing future moon toilets
There's $35,000 up for grabs.
NASA accepts applications for astronauts for the first time in four years
You might be headed to the Moon or Mars if you qualify.
Christina Koch returns to Earth after a record 328 days in space
Koch also completed the first all-female spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.
Christina Koch breaks record for longest spaceflight by a woman
The astronaut will have a comfortable lead when she returns to Earth.
These engineers and tech execs want to create a peaceful lunar settlement
The Open Lunar Foundation is working on a cooperative, multinational lunar future.
Watch astronauts reach space on Apollo 11's 50th anniversary
Coverage starts at 11:30AM ET.
NASA, ESA will study how artificial gravity can keep astronauts healthy
It could be crucial to the future of long-term trips to space.
'Lucy In The Sky' trailer shows a darker side of space travel
Starring Natalie Portman and Jon Hamm, the film is Noah Hawley’s feature directorial debut.
Japan's moon rover will be made by Toyota
The pressurized vehicle will transport two astronauts over 10,000 kilometers.
The first all-female spacewalk takes place March 29th
Two NASA astronauts are about to make history.
