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 …

3 days ago · 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 …

Sep 22, 2025 · 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.

The meaning of ASTRONAUT is a person whose profession is to travel beyond the earth's atmosphere; broadly : any person who travels beyond the earth's atmosphere.

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" …

Mar 18, 2025 · Highlights From Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s Return to Earth The NASA astronauts splashed down on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after problems with a Boeing vehicle set …

NASA applies the term astronaut to any crew member aboard NASA spacecraft bound for Earth orbit or beyond. NASA also uses the term as a title for those selected to join its Astronaut Corps.

May 23, 2018 · An astronaut is a person trained to perform a specific task on a craft designed and intended to travel beyond Earth 's atmosphere. The term "astronaut" derives from the Greek words …

This is an alphabetical list of astronauts, people selected to train for a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft. For a list of everyone who has flown in …

3 days ago · Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian in space, expressed his desire to return, ideally to the Moon, viewing it as a collective achievement for India. New Delhi: Shubhanshu Shukla, the …