astronaut
Example Sentences
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Because such particles can escape into space and pose risks to satellites, astronauts, and even technologies on Earth, understanding their behavior is essential for predicting space weather.
From Science Daily
After exiting the VAB's high-bay doors, the rollout briefly paused so teams could adjust the crew access arm, a structure that allows astronauts and closeout crews to enter Orion on launch day.
From Science Daily
In just a few weeks, the four astronauts will be strapped into a spacecraft, perched on the top of the rocket, ready to blast off to the Moon.
From BBC
PST, after which recovery teams aboard SpaceX vessels quickly secured the spacecraft and assisted the astronauts.
From Science Daily
Four astronauts have left the International Space Station a month early, in the first medical evacuation since the station was put into Earth's orbit in 1998.
From BBC
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