Famous astronauts

An astronaut who helped assemble the sprawling International Space Station is now behind a new series of space building projects that are on a very different scale. Naoko Yamazaki, who as a JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut flew on the penultimate mission of "I advised on Nanoblock's new space series with the Young Astronauts Club of Japan. There is even an astronaut model [of me]!" Yamazaki Indeed, one of the 12 newly announced models is of Yamazaki herself, wearing the NASA advanced crew escape system pressure suit that she wore to launch and land in 2011. The figure is made up of 190 tiny toy blocks — hence the "nano" in the brand's name — and stands just 2.8 inches (7.1 centimeters) tall when built. Even at that small size, the model includes a representation of her name tag, the STS-131 mission patch (as a single blue dot) and her helmet, complete with a tinted but still translucent visor. A limited edition release, the Nanoblock Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki model has a list price of 935 yen (or about $7 US). • Rocket & Launch Pad— Build a miniature of the • Lunar Module— Reproduce the historic • Astronaut Pressure Suit — Not to be confused with the suit worn by the Yamazaki model, this kit replicates the Orion Crew Survival System (OCCS) pressure suit that will be worn by • Planet Earth & The Moon— An update to a 2022 model that featured just our home planet and the • Space Center— Another upgrade to a previously released set, this 740-piece kit lets us...

This is an alphabetical list of For a list of everyone who has flown in space, see More than 600 people have been trained as astronauts. Until recently, astronauts were sponsored and trained exclusively by governments, either by the military or by civilian space agencies. However, with the advent of While the term astronaut is sometimes applied to anyone who trains for travel into space—including scientists, politicians, journalists, and tourists—this article lists only professional astronauts, those who have been selected to train professionally. This includes national space programs, industry and commercial space programs which train and/or hire their own professional astronauts. The flags indicate the astronaut's primary citizenship during his or her time as an astronaut. The symbol identifies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A [ ] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Columbia reentry disintegration ( • • (Claudie André-Deshays – see • • • • • • • • • • • • • — • B [ ] • • — • • • • — • — • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • — • • • • • • • • • • • • Columbia reentry disintegration ( • • • • • • • • C [ ] • 🇺🇸 Coby Cotton-New Shepard-2022-23 • • — No flights. • • • • • — No flights. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (1961–2003) † — Columbia reentry disintegration ( • • • • • • • (1961–2003) † — Died in the Columbia reentry disintegration ( • — • • • • • — • — • • • • • • • • — • • • • • — D [ ] • • — • • • • • • • • • • • • — • • • • • — • E [ ] •...

Space exploration has fascinated the world for many years. From the first steps taken on the moon to modern space tourism, we can’t stop thinking about what exists beyond our planet. But only a few have actually taken the brave journey to venture outside our atmosphere. We’ve put together this list of famous astronauts you can incorporate into your lessons throughout the year and share with students on National Astronaut Day on May 5. Yuri Gagarin This photograph is in the public domain in Finland, because either a period of 50 years has elapsed from the year of creation or the photograph was first published before 1966. In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to go to space. The Soviet cosmonaut had been an impressive military fighter pilot, making him an ideal choice for this monumental moment. At 203 miles above our planet, he said the first words spoken by a human in space: “I see the earth. It’s so beautiful!” Learn more: Yuri Gagarin Alan Shepard This file is in the public domain in the United States. Born in 1923, Alan Shepard was one of NASA’s original seven astronauts. In 1961, he became the second person (after Yuri Gagarin) and the first American in space. Shepard is one of only 12 individuals to walk on the moon (and at 47 years old, he was the oldest!). He’s also famous for being the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon. Learn more: Alan Shepard Ham In 1961, a male chimpanzee named Ham (an acronym for Holloman Aerospace Medical Center) became the ...

Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. See our These space quotes offer inspiration from the final frontier. On July 20th, 1969, Eagle) at 4:18 p.m EDT. With more than half a billion people watching live on television, Neil Armstrong climbed down the ladder and proclaimed: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Aldrin joined him shortly afterwards, offering the people at home a simple but powerful description of the surface of the moon: “magnificent desolation.” The astronauts explored the lunar surface for two and a half hours, taking photos and collecting samples. Before heading back to Earth, the crew left behind an American flag, a patch honoring the fallen crew of Apollo 1, and a plaque on one of the Eagle’s legs. It reads, “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon. July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” Their successful mission was the culmination of both big dreams and hard work, as the world responded to President John F. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the incredible moon landing. In honor of all those who dared to dream of seeing a world beyond this one, we’ve collected the very best quotes about space together in one place. Page Contents • • • • Quotes about Space Travel and Exploration In 1961, when Kennedy challenged the United States to The incredible leaps in engineering and technology that made the Apollo missions possible, as well as the courage of the men who went into space, were fu...

This list of famous astronauts includes photos, bios, and other information, when available. Who are the top astronauts in the history of space travel? This list includes the most prominent astronauts, living and dead, both in the American space program and those of other countries. You might also be interested in our lists of No list of astronauts is complete without space travelers like Buzz Aldrin and Sally Ride - one of the most notable female astronaut names. Here, you'll also find astronaut pictures and all kinds of other astronaut information. You might even learn a few new astronaut names! From reputable, prominent, and well known astronauts to the lesser known astronauts of today, these are some of the most famous American astronauts to ever fly in outer space. They're joined on this list by many foreign astronauts as well - and all have awesome astronaut images for your perusal.Who are the most famous astronauts ever? What are the names of astronauts throughout history? You'll find them all here, but be careful - you might be inspired to become an astronaut yourself one day!

(1923-1998) Who Was Alan Shepard? In 1959, Alan Shepard became one of the original seven Mercury program astronauts. In May 1961, 23 days after Yury A. Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth, Shepard made a 15-minute suborbital flight that reached an altitude of 115 miles. He later commanded the Apollo 14 flight (1971), the first to land in the lunar highlands. Early Career Legendary astronaut Alan Shepard was born on November 18, 1923, in East Derry, New Hampshire. After completing high school, Shepard enrolled at the U.S. Naval Academy. Shepard served on the destroyer Cogswell in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he trained to become a pilot. He attended the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland, in 1950. As a test pilot, Shepard flew a number of experimental planes, including the F3H Demon and F5D Skylancer. He also served as an instructor at the Test Pilot School for a time. Later on, Shepard attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. American Astronaut In 1959, Shepard won a coveted spot in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's program for space exploration. He and six others, including John Glenn and Gus Grissom, became known as the "Mercury 7." They were an elite group chosen from one hundred test pilot who have volunteered for the program. Shepard made history on May 5, 1961, as his Freedom 7 spacecraft flew up into the sky from its Florida launch pad. He became the first American in space, a month ...

An astronaut who helped assemble the sprawling International Space Station is now behind a new series of space building projects that are on a very different scale. Naoko Yamazaki, who as a JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut flew on the penultimate mission of "I advised on Nanoblock's new space series with the Young Astronauts Club of Japan. There is even an astronaut model [of me]!" Yamazaki Indeed, one of the 12 newly announced models is of Yamazaki herself, wearing the NASA advanced crew escape system pressure suit that she wore to launch and land in 2011. The figure is made up of 190 tiny toy blocks — hence the "nano" in the brand's name — and stands just 2.8 inches (7.1 centimeters) tall when built. Even at that small size, the model includes a representation of her name tag, the STS-131 mission patch (as a single blue dot) and her helmet, complete with a tinted but still translucent visor. A limited edition release, the Nanoblock Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki model has a list price of 935 yen (or about $7 US). • Rocket & Launch Pad— Build a miniature of the • Lunar Module— Reproduce the historic • Astronaut Pressure Suit — Not to be confused with the suit worn by the Yamazaki model, this kit replicates the Orion Crew Survival System (OCCS) pressure suit that will be worn by • Planet Earth & The Moon— An update to a 2022 model that featured just our home planet and the • Space Center— Another upgrade to a previously released set, this 740-piece kit lets us...

Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. See our These space quotes offer inspiration from the final frontier. On July 20th, 1969, Eagle) at 4:18 p.m EDT. With more than half a billion people watching live on television, Neil Armstrong climbed down the ladder and proclaimed: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Aldrin joined him shortly afterwards, offering the people at home a simple but powerful description of the surface of the moon: “magnificent desolation.” The astronauts explored the lunar surface for two and a half hours, taking photos and collecting samples. Before heading back to Earth, the crew left behind an American flag, a patch honoring the fallen crew of Apollo 1, and a plaque on one of the Eagle’s legs. It reads, “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon. July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” Their successful mission was the culmination of both big dreams and hard work, as the world responded to President John F. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the incredible moon landing. In honor of all those who dared to dream of seeing a world beyond this one, we’ve collected the very best quotes about space together in one place. Page Contents • • • • Quotes about Space Travel and Exploration In 1961, when Kennedy challenged the United States to The incredible leaps in engineering and technology that made the Apollo missions possible, as well as the courage of the men who went into space, were fu...

(1923-1998) Who Was Alan Shepard? In 1959, Alan Shepard became one of the original seven Mercury program astronauts. In May 1961, 23 days after Yury A. Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth, Shepard made a 15-minute suborbital flight that reached an altitude of 115 miles. He later commanded the Apollo 14 flight (1971), the first to land in the lunar highlands. Early Career Legendary astronaut Alan Shepard was born on November 18, 1923, in East Derry, New Hampshire. After completing high school, Shepard enrolled at the U.S. Naval Academy. Shepard served on the destroyer Cogswell in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he trained to become a pilot. He attended the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland, in 1950. As a test pilot, Shepard flew a number of experimental planes, including the F3H Demon and F5D Skylancer. He also served as an instructor at the Test Pilot School for a time. Later on, Shepard attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. American Astronaut In 1959, Shepard won a coveted spot in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's program for space exploration. He and six others, including John Glenn and Gus Grissom, became known as the "Mercury 7." They were an elite group chosen from one hundred test pilot who have volunteered for the program. Shepard made history on May 5, 1961, as his Freedom 7 spacecraft flew up into the sky from its Florida launch pad. He became the first American in space, a month ...

This is an alphabetical list of For a list of everyone who has flown in space, see More than 600 people have been trained as astronauts. Until recently, astronauts were sponsored and trained exclusively by governments, either by the military or by civilian space agencies. However, with the advent of While the term astronaut is sometimes applied to anyone who trains for travel into space—including scientists, politicians, journalists, and tourists—this article lists only professional astronauts, those who have been selected to train professionally. This includes national space programs, industry and commercial space programs which train and/or hire their own professional astronauts. The flags indicate the astronaut's primary citizenship during his or her time as an astronaut. The symbol identifies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A [ ] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Columbia reentry disintegration ( • • (Claudie André-Deshays – see • • • • • • • • • • • • • — • B [ ] • • — • • • • — • — • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • — • • • • • • • • • • • • Columbia reentry disintegration ( • • • • • • • • C [ ] • 🇺🇸 Coby Cotton-New Shepard-2022-23 • • — No flights. • • • • • — No flights. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (1961–2003) † — Columbia reentry disintegration ( • • • • • • • (1961–2003) † — Died in the Columbia reentry disintegration ( • — • • • • • — • — • • • • • • • • — • • • • • — D [ ] • • — • • • • • • • • • • • • — • • • • • — • E [ ] •...