- Astronaut | Definition, Facts, Training | Britannica
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 to those from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan who travel into space
- Astronaut - Wikipedia
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 commander or crew member of a spacecraft
- ASTRONAUT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of ASTRONAUT is a person whose profession is to travel beyond the earth's atmosphere; broadly : any person who travels beyond the earth's atmosphere
- Astronauts - NASA
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
- How To Become An Astronaut - Space
How hard is it to become an astronaut? Becoming an astronaut requires resources and determination Many people apply for professional astronaut jobs several times before being accepted
- What does an astronaut do? - CareerExplorer
What is an Astronaut? An astronaut is selected and employed by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to participate in space exploration missions Astronauts undergo rigorous training to prepare for the physical and mental challenges associated with space travel
- Who is Peggy Whitson? Record-holding astronaut leads Axiom 4 mission
Iowa astronaut Peggy Whitson is back in space, this time as the leader of the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station
- 13 Most Famous Astronauts - Have Fun With History
In this article, we delve into the lives and achievements of some of the most famous astronauts in history
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