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Apr

Astronaut Hall of Fame welcomes 1st female shuttle commander, 2 others Since inductees provide materials for exhibits, the Astronaut Hall of Fame has the world’s largest collection of astronaut memorabilia.

Astronaut Hall of Fame welcomes 1st female shuttle commander, 2 others

Since inductees provide materials for exhibits, the Astronaut Hall of Fame has the world’s largest collection of astronaut memorabilia.

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08

Feb

NASA’s most-launched astronaut talks about the future of space Jerry Ross has flown more NASA space missions than any other astronaut. Now retired, he recounts his experiences — and why he finally decided to write a book — in this Q&A.

NASA’s most-launched astronaut talks about the future of space
Jerry Ross has flown more NASA space missions than any other astronaut. Now retired, he recounts his experiences — and why he finally decided to write a book — in this Q&A.

3 months ago Short URL 30 notes

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Feb

Astronaut and rocker to premiere space-Earth duet Astronaut Chris Hadfield will collaborate with musician Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies to release the first duet to premiere from space and Earth simultaneously.

Astronaut and rocker to premiere space-Earth duet
Astronaut Chris Hadfield will collaborate with musician Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies to release the first duet to premiere from space and Earth simultaneously.

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10

Sep

Astronaut remembers seeing 9/11 tragedy from spaceFrank Culbertson, who was aboard the International Space Station on 9/11, lost a friend and classmate when a plane crashed into the Pentagon.

Astronaut remembers seeing 9/11 tragedy from space
Frank Culbertson, who was aboard the International Space Station on 9/11, lost a friend and classmate when a plane crashed into the Pentagon.

1 year ago Short URL 49 notes

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31

May

How astronauts in spacesuits deal with an itchWhen astronauts go spacewalking outside their spacecraft, they need the protection of a spacesuit, but sometimes with all that gear on, even the tiniest discomfort can be a big pain.

How astronauts in spacesuits deal with an itch
When astronauts go spacewalking outside their spacecraft, they need the protection of a spacesuit, but sometimes with all that gear on, even the tiniest discomfort can be a big pain.

1 year ago Short URL 13 notes

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May

Endeavour crew recreates ‘Star Trek’ film posterIt’s a tradition for shuttle and space station astronauts to make mission posters based on popular films.

Endeavour crew recreates ‘Star Trek’ film poster
It’s a tradition for shuttle and space station astronauts to make mission posters based on popular films.

2 years ago Short URL 97 notes

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26

Jan

Challenger remembered: Q&A with teacher astronaut Barbara Morgan

Challenger remembered: Q&A with teacher astronaut Barbara Morgan

2 years ago Short URL

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