First NASA Astronauts

NASA astronauts make 1st public appearance

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors’ care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA’s first medical evacuation.

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NASA astronauts make first public appearance after emergency medical evacuation

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Astronauts evacuated from ISS returned to Earth. What is NASA saying?

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Astronauts say space station’s ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.

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Astronauts Give Crucial Clue About NASA’s Emergency Space Evacuation

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NASA astronauts reveal details of emergency medical evacuation

NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts could head to the moon in a matter of weeks

A major change from the 25-day Artemis I mission in 2022 is the path the crew will take. Artemis II will use what NASA calls a "free return trajectory," which means once Orion heads toward the moon, gravity from Earth and the moon will naturally bend the spaceship's course back home, even if later engine burns fail.

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Nasa to take astronauts around the moon for first time in 50 years

Nasa to take astronauts around the moon for first time in 50 years - The launch window for the Artemis II mission opens on February 6