I got turned down to be a NASA astronaut 3 times — here's what finally worked

Former NASA astronaut, Mike Massimino, shares his journey to achieving his dream by overcoming vision challenges and multiple ...

The story of how the first American went to space

As NASA fought to catch up to the Soviet Union in the space race, they selected a Navy veteran as the first astronaut. But ...

NASA astronaut captures rare lightning from ISS

A stunning image captured by a NASA astronaut showing a red ‘sprite lightning’ above a thunderstorm is going viral again one ...

How NASA astronauts actually work, according to a former astronaut

Mike Massimino is a retired NASA astronaut and veteran of two Space Shuttle missions.

NASA releases thousands more Artemis II photos. Here's how to see them

NASA released more than 12,000 new photos from the Artemis II moon mission. See the stunning images from the lunar journey.

NASA astronaut snaps breathtaking aurora over Earth

A Space Station astronaut has captured jaw-dropping aurora over Earth. STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS BY SUBSCRIBING TO ...
Space Coast Daily

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: America’s First Astronaut Launched Aboard Freedom 7 on May 5, 1961

On the morning of May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan Shepard crawled into the cramped Mercury capsule, "Freedom 7," at Launch ...
Space Coast Daily

National Astronaut Day Commemorates Historic First Space Flight of Alan Shepard on May 5, 1961

A Milestone Anniversary of Discovery! On May 5, 2026, Americans will celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Astronaut Day ...

NASA astronaut spots fiery debris from ISS. 'Quite a light show!'

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who has became famous for his astral photography during his stint at the ISS, captured sights ...
Forbes

Meet The First Female Astronaut To Go On A Moon Mission

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...