Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NASA’s newest class of astronaut candidates just found out what people will call them. The tradition of the previous astronaut class — the Flies — bestowing the name the following ...

Ten explorers are currently training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to become flight-eligible astronauts. Selected in 2025, the astronaut candidates are building the technical and operational skills needed for future missions to the International Space Station,

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's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.

Introducing The 2025 Astronaut Class. Well, folks, NASA just dropped some exciting news, and it’s a big one! They’ve officially introduced the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class,

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joseph "Ben" Bailey’s flight path as an Army aviator has expanded – 250 miles straight up. Bailey made history as the first member of the Army’s Warrant Officer Corps to be selected as ...

The engine burn is a pivotal move that will put the astronauts on a path that humans haven’t traveled in half a century — one with plenty of risks.