astronauts

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…

10 years ago

Everyday Astronauts

[/caption] What do astronauts do when they aren't in space? Commercial photographer Hunter Freeman's images all seem to have a…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

Apollo 13 Pictures

Here are some Apollo 13 pictures. You can make any of these pictures into your computer desktop background. Just click…

12 years ago

Get Ready for the Next Shuttle Mission, STS-131

[/caption] The astronauts are getting ready; space shuttle Discovery is getting ready. Are you ready for this fourth-to-the-last flight? Preparations…

12 years ago

What’s the Internet Really Like in Space?

[/caption] With the internet now part of daily life on the International Space Station, inquiring minds want to know! Can…

12 years ago