NASA likens its newest astronaut class to a platypus to highlight unique traits. The name origin and characteristics reflect their skills and diverse backgrounds in the program.

Learn how NASA Pathways interns contribute to engineering projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship while preparing for careers in space exploration at Kennedy Space Center.

NASA is aiming to put astronauts back on the lunar surface in the Artemis III mission, currently scheduled for 2027. While the date could slip, the space agency will continue with training and other ...

Ten explorers are currently training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to become flight-eligible astronauts.Selected ...

An alumna of the University of Colorado Boulder and a Kentucky native, Overcash was selected as one of 10 astronaut candidates from over 8,000 applications received for their Astronaut Class of 2025.

Three Emirati engineering students are to undergo training at NASA's Ames Research Center in California. The training is the result of a partnership between America’s National Aeronautics and Space ...