As NASA sets its sights on the moon and Mars, the agency has taken a significant step forward by selecting 10 new astronauts. This new class of astronauts is a testament to NASA’s commitment to ...

At 43, this seasoned helicopter pilot is about to become the 11th French person – and only the second French woman – to ...

NASA astronaut requirements 2026: Becoming a NASA astronaut is a challenging journey. Applicants need specific degrees and experience. Training lasts two years, covering survival, robotics, and flying ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An accomplished U.S. Navy pilot from Oldham County has been selected to train as part of NASA’s next class of astronauts. Erin Overcash, 34, of Goshen, was one of ten people chosen ...

Jeremy Hansen, seen here at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, says he's excited to be a part of NASA's Artemis II mission, which will be headed for a trip around the moon as early as February.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three ...

ESA's CAVES training programme began its second phase last Friday as six astronauts ventured into the Sardinian caves in Italy that are their home this week. CAVES mimics elements of spaceflight to ...

After two years of rigorous training, ten Americans officially became astronauts on Tuesday, and are now eligible for planned NASA missions to the International Space Station, the moon, and—if all ...

Sophie Adenot is now circling Earth at an altitude of roughly 400 kilometres, part of a long-duration mission aboard the ...

In May 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) was asked by NASA to address several questions related to the Astronaut Corps. The NRC’s Committee on Human Spaceflight Crew Operations was tasked to ...