2 days ago · An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth. The ailing astronaut departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday.

3 days ago · The term “astronaut” derives from the Greek words meaning “star sailor,” and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond.

An astronaut (from the Ancient Greek ἄστρον (astron), meaning 'star', and ναύτης (nautes), meaning 'sailor') is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a …

Apr 25, 2025 · Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" …

2 days ago · Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) have landed back on Earth after their stay in space was cut short by a month due to a "serious" medical issue. The crew's ...

1 day ago · NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said all four Crew-11 astronauts are 'in good spirits' after they landed early Thursday near California.

Dec 17, 2025 · astronaut, designation, derived from the Greek words for “star” and “sailor,” commonly applied to an individual who has flown in outer space. More specifically, in the West, astronaut refers …

Jan 10, 2026 · ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts prepare for SpaceX Dragon departure Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026: Updates on NASA's astronaut medical evacuation from …

5 days ago · Astronaut Mike Fincke, commander of the International Space Station and a member of the crew NASA is bringing home early next week because of a medical issue, said Sunday he and his …

1 day ago · An astronaut experienced a medical issue that prompted NASA to end the Crew-11 mission early, a first for the International Space Station. The entire four-person crew returned to Earth in a …