astronaut
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Retired astronaut Barbara Morgan, who flew aboard Endeavour in 2007, said the shuttle will inspire space enthusiasts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Rep. Jasmine Crockett and former astronaut Terry Virts in their unsuccessful Senate runs.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Parmitano's assignment marks the first time an ESA astronaut has been selected for an Artemis mission.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will represent the European Space Agency as the voyage's pilot, becoming the first European to join one of the program's missions.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“At the time, Dr. Ochoa was an astronaut on board the International Space Station. In order to reach her laptop, I had to hack into NASA, the Department of Defense, and Roscosmos.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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