NASA likens its newest astronaut class to a platypus to highlight unique traits. The name origin and characteristics reflect their skills and diverse backgrounds in the program.

NASA introduced its newest astronauts Monday, 10 scientists, engineers and test pilots chosen from more than 8,000 applicants to help explore the moon and possibly Mars. For the first time, there were ...

Credit: Axiom Space SYDNEY—Axiom Space has unveiled a pilot program to provide personalized training for prospective human spaceflight participants interested in conducting microgravity research. Its ...

NASA announced 10 new astronaut candidates for its 24th Astronaut Candidate Class. The candidates were selected from a pool of over 8,000 applicants. The new class will undergo two years of training ...

Dr. Mindy Howard (PhD, MSc) will lead the development and implementation of TSI’s astronaut mental preparedness training programs, bringing a vital and visionary dimension to the training of Titans ...

The popular Warminster events center called "The Fuge" once housed Neil Armstrong before he walked on the moon.

In May 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) was asked by NASA to address several questions related to the Astronaut Corps. The NRC’s Committee on Human Spaceflight Crew Operations was tasked to ...