NASADec 9, 2024
30 Years Ago: NASA Selects its 15th Group of Astronauts https://www.nasa.gov/history/30-years-ago-nasa-selects-its-15th-group-of-astronauts/ #NASA #NASAHistory #Astronauts #FormerAstronauts #PeopleOfNASA
30 Years Ago: NASA Selects its 15th Group of Astronauts  - NASA

On Dec. 8, 1994, NASA announced the selection of its 15th group of astronauts. The diverse group comprised 19 candidates – 10 pilots and nine mission

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NASANov 13, 2024
A Caribbean Spacewalk https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/a-caribbean-spacewalk/ #NASA #CarlEWalz #FormerAstronauts #JamesHNewman #SpaceShuttle
A Caribbean Spacewalk - NASA

In this photo taken on Sept. 16, 1993, NASA astronauts James H. Newman (left), and Carl E. Walz evaluate procedures and gear for an upcoming Hubble Space

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NASAOct 10, 2024
Kathryn Sullivan: The First American Woman to Walk in Space https://www.nasa.gov/history/kathryn-sullivan-the-first-american-woman-to-walk-in-space/ #NASA #NASAHistory #Astronauts #FormerAstronauts #HumansInSpace #KathrynDSullivan #STS41G #WomenAtNASA
Kathryn Sullivan: The First American Woman to Walk in Space - NASA

Forty years ago, in October 1984, Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space. But being the first presented several challenges

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NASASep 24, 2024
Astronaut José Hernández Boards Discovery https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/astronaut-jose-hernandez-boards-discovery/ #NASA #FormerAstronauts #JoséMHernández #SpaceShuttle
Astronaut José Hernández Boards Discovery - NASA

In this photo from Aug. 7, 2009, Jose Hernandez, mission specialist, smiles at the camera as he waits for his turn to enter the space shuttle Discovery as

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NASAJul 22, 2024
Eileen Collins Broke Barriers as America’s First Female Space Shuttle Commander https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/former-astronauts/eileen-m-collins/eileen-collins-broke-barriers-as-americas-first-female-space-shuttle-commander/ #NASA #EileenMCollins #FormerAstronauts #NASAHistory #STS93 #WomenAtNASA #WomenSHistoryMonth
Eileen Collins Broke Barriers as America's First Female Space Shuttle Commander - NASA

Twenty-five years ago, Eileen Collins’ command of STS-93 broke down barriers in human spaceflight, leading to other opportunities for women astronauts.

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NASAJul 12, 2024
NASA Remembers Retired Astronaut, US Air Force Pilot Joe Engle https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-remembers-retired-astronaut-us-air-force-pilot-joe-engle/ #NASA #Astronauts #Aeronautics #FormerAstronauts
NASA Remembers Retired Astronaut, US Air Force Pilot Joe Engle - NASA

Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joe Engle died July 10, surrounded by his family at home in Houston. Among his many honors, he is the only

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NASAJul 11, 2024
NASA Remembers Retired Astronaut, US Air Force Pilot Joe Engle https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-remembers-retired-astronaut-us-air-force-pilot-joe-engle/ #NASA #Astronauts #FormerAstronauts
NASA Remembers Retired Astronaut, US Air Force Pilot Joe Engle - NASA

Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joe Engle died July 10, surrounded by his family at home in Houston. Among his many honors, he is the only

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NASAApr 12, 2024
The First Space Shuttle https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/the-first-space-shuttle/ #NASA #FormerAstronauts #JohnWYoung #RobertLCrippen #SpaceShuttle #STS1
The First Space Shuttle - NASA

In this image from April 12, 1981, the first space shuttle, STS-1, launches from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida with NASA astronauts John W. Young,

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NASAMar 19, 2024
Gemini VI Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Walter M. Schirra Jr. https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/gemini-vi-astronauts-thomas-p-stafford-and-walter-m-schirra-jr/ #NASA #Apollo10 #FormerAstronauts #GeminiIX #GeminiVI #ThomasPStafford #WalterMSchirraJr
Gemini VI Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Walter M. Schirra Jr. - NASA

Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford (left), and Walter M. Schirra Jr., pose for the camera during suiting up exercises on Oct. 22, 1965. Stafford was selected among

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NASAMar 18, 2024
NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-administrator-pays-tribute-to-space-pioneer-thomas-stafford/ #NASA #ThomasPStafford #Astronauts #FormerAstronauts #HumansInSpace
NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford  - NASA

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday’s passing of Thomas Stafford, a lifelong space exploration advocate, former NASA

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