2 days ago · An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth. The ailing astronaut departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday.

2 days ago · NASA has brought home an astronaut with a "serious medical condition" from the International Space Station. All four members of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission splashed down near …

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 · 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.

2 days ago · Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean as they return early from the International Space Station due to a crew member’s medical issue.

1 day ago · NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said all four Crew-11 astronauts are 'in good spirits' after they landed early Thursday near California.

Dec 17, 2025 · 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 …

2 days ago · In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition.

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" …

1 day ago · An astronaut experienced a medical issue that prompted NASA to end the Crew-11 mission early, a first for the International Space Station. The entire four-person crew returned to Earth in a …