Tag: Astronaut
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Astronaut Captures Stunning ISS Sunset: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset Seen From Above Earth On January 27, 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a remarkable view: a sunset seen not from the ground, but from orbit, where the Sun dips behind the curved limb of our planet. This image, selected as a “photo of the day,” highlights the unique perspective…
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German Engineer Becomes 1st Wheelchair User to Blast Into Space
Trailblazing Flight: A Historic Milestone for Space Travel An extraordinary window opened this weekend as a German engineer, who uses a wheelchair, joined a diverse crew on a high-profile spaceflight. The mission marked a historic first: a paraplegic traveler flying aboard a commercial rocket and stepping into microgravity, a moment that captivated audiences around the…
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China Sends Off Taikonauts for Tiangong Space Station Mission
China holds send-off ceremony for Tiangong space station mission China conducted a formal send-off ceremony on Friday, Oct. 31, to honor the new crew of astronauts preparing to depart for the Tiangong space station. The ceremony, held in Jiuquan, spotlighted the nation’s continued investment in human spaceflight and its ambition to establish a sustainable presence…
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Canada’s Jeremy Hansen fielding questions from kids as Artemis II looms: 100 days to launch
Artemis II on the Horizon: A Canadian Astronaut’s Big Moment As Canada gears up for a historic lunar mission, astronaut Jeremy Hansen faced a room full of curious elementary students with candid thoughts about fear, duty, and discovery. With Artemis II approaching, Hansen, who could lift off as early as February 2026, opened a window…
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Parastronaut John McFall: Redefining who can go to space
Redefining the Astronaut: A bold experiment begins The question was simple in its audacity: who gets to go to space, and who gets left behind by conventional ideas of capability? The European Space Agency (ESA) set out to answer it in a way no one had tried before. Their para-astronaut feasibility project aimed to test…
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Exclusive: NASA Astronaut at 75 Reveals Why He Feels Incredible
Exclusive: A 75-Year-Old NASA Astronaut Reflects on Space Winston Elliott Scott’s career with NASA spans a era of cautious optimism about human exploration. He flew to orbit in 1996 and 1997 aboard two different space shuttles, accumulating more than 24 days in space and participating in three spacewalks. Today, at 75, he remains remarkably engaged…
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Exclusive: NASA Astronaut Feels ‘Incredible’ at Age 75. Here’s Why.
Exclusive: A 75-Year-Old NASA Astronaut Shares His Perspective Winston Elliott Scott isn’t a household name to every space enthusiast, but his career offers a window into the enduring human story of space exploration. A retired NASA astronaut and former U.S. Navy member, Scott flew missions in 1996 and 1997 on two different space shuttles, accumulating…
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Exclusive: NASA Astronaut Feels Incredible at 75. Here’s Why.
Exclusive: A Peek Into a 75-Year-Old Astronaut’s Perspective At the age of 75, Winston Elliott Scott stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit that drives space exploration. A veteran NASA astronaut who flew aboard two shuttles in 1996 and 1997, Scott logged just over 24 days in space and participated in three spacewalks.…
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What Happens If an Astronaut Dies in Space? A Safety, Ethics, and Protocols Guide
Understanding the question: why deaths in space prompt careful planning Space exploration is inherently hazardous. Over six decades, the loss of 20 astronauts in spaceflight-related incidents has driven the development of detailed protocols. When tragedy strikes in orbit, on the Moon, or on a distant mission, the priority is to protect the living crew, preserve…
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Pegg: Space study can help Australia manage bushfires and floods
Space research as a tool for disaster management Australia’s growing commitment to space is framed not just as exploration, but as a practical instrument for protecting lives and ecosystems. Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia’s first female astronaut and now the director of space technology at the Australian Space Agency, argues that studying space and expanding the nation’s…