astronaut

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That shot 57 years ago helped capture the public's imagination when it was taken by US astronaut Bill Anders during the first space mission to carry humans around the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“We do so in honoring the extraordinary efforts and feats of our predecessors in human space exploration,” said Canadian astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Artemis 2 astronaut Victor Glover, who pilots the Orion spacecraft, said before liftoff this week that eyes were a "magical instrument."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

In 1968 astronaut Bill Anders made history when he took the now-famous picture Earthrise.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Briana is dressed like the astronaut Sally Ride and has a jumpsuit covered with homemade patches that say NASA.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan