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astronaut

[as-truh-nawt, -not] / ˈæs trəˌnɔt, -ˌnɒt /


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As the Orion approached the moon on April 5, the crew woke up to a message from Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Most astronauts, including the first British astronaut Helen Sharman, have described how they don't want to come home because the work in space is so exciting.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Reflecting on the achievement, astronaut Hansen said the moment should "challenge this generation and the next, to make sure this record is not long-lived."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Some pieces, including his Coachella astronaut, mountain lion and turtle, are now listed for thousands in online forums and on eBay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

If she couldn't be the top astronaut candidate, Jackie decided she would be in charge.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson



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