astronauts
An Inside Look at the ‘Astrovan’
We've all seen the specially made NASA van that takes the astronauts to the launchpad, but normally we don't get…
NASA is Looking for a Few Good Astronauts — Like You?
[/caption] NASA is looking for applicants for its next class of astronaut candidates who will support long-duration missions to the…
Astronaut Mark Kelly Retires from NASA
[/caption] Astronaut Mark Kelly, commander of the recent STS-134 shuttle mission and husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, announced today via…
Everyday Astronauts
[/caption] What do astronauts do when they aren't in space? Commercial photographer Hunter Freeman's images all seem to have a…
How does NASA Handle Delivering Tragic News?
[/caption] Over the past decade, events have transpired on the ground that have both indirectly and directly impacted crews on…
STS-133 Astronaut Breaks Hip in Bicycle Accident
[/caption] The crew of STS-133 has had to cope with the numerous technical issues and delays for their mission, related…
Best of Earth from the ISS
The International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth every day for over 10 years, and the astronauts all say…
Peggy Whitson: A Heroine of Science and Technology
[/caption] This post is part of Ada Lovelace Day, which is a worldwide effort to get as many people as…
Spacewalking: Through an Astronaut’s Eyes
[/caption] What is it really like to go on a spacewalk? Some astronauts have said there are no words to…
Apollo 13 Pictures
Here are some Apollo 13 pictures. You can make any of these pictures into your computer desktop background. Just click…