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Astronaut

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NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, drones at the top of list

  • May 26

Artemis II astronauts discuss their out-of-this-world mission

  • Apr 30

Artemis II astronauts reflect on lunar mission around the moon

  • Apr 16

Artemis II astronauts return home to cheers after record-breaking trip

  • Apr 12

Artemis II crew exits Orion capsule after successful splash down

  • Apr 11

When did the Artemis II crew splash down?

  • Apr 11

Crater on far side of moon named in honor of astronaut's late wife

  • Apr 7

Artemis II mission: Astronauts prepare for lunar flyby Monday

  • Apr 6

Latest Videos

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Artemis II astronauts on their out-of-this-world mission: 'Adventure of a lifetime'

  • Apr 30
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Artemis II: NASA preparing for Orion's re-entry and splashdown in Pacific Ocean

  • Apr 10
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Pioneering woman astronaut reflects on Christina Koch, first woman set to go to the moon

  • Apr 1
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NASA sends new astronauts to replace crew after medical evacuation

  • Feb 13
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ABC13 gets insight from NASA administrator on new test mission, city's chances for retired shuttle

  • Jan 23
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NASA introduces newest astronauts

  • Sep 22, 2025
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SpaceX has successful launch after multiple setbacks in recent weeks

  • Jun 25, 2025
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NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again

  • Mar 31, 2025

Latest Stories

'An amazing ride': NASA astronaut describes the Artemis II launch

NASA said it's been a busy couple of days for its Artemis II crew following the launch. A key engine firing of the mission was approved, and the crew is well on their way to the moon.

  • Apr 2

Pioneering woman astronaut reflects on Christina Koch, first woman set to go to the moon

Going to the moon isn't new for NASA: of the 24 that flew there during the Apollo missions, all astronauts were men. On Artemis II, Christina Koch is set to be the first woman.

  • Apr 1
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NASA's Mike Fincke identifies himself as the ailing astronaut who prompted space station evacuation

NASA's Mike Fincke identified himself Wednesday as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency's first medical evacuation.

  • Feb 25
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New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation

A new crew rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday to replace the astronauts who returned to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation.

  • Feb 13

ABC13 gets insight from NASA administrator on new test mission, city's chances for retired shuttle

For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA is preparing to send astronauts on a journey to the moon.

  • Jan 23