An astronaut (from the Ancient Greek ἄστρον (astron), meaning 'star', and ναύτης (nautes), meaning 'sailor') is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program …

7 hours ago · An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth. The ailing astronaut departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday.

Dec 17, 2025 · astronaut, designation, derived from the Greek words for “star” and “sailor,” commonly applied to an individual who has flown in outer space. More specifically, in the …

1 day ago · Sick astronaut, rest of crew undock from ISS ahead of expected return to Earth, NASA says Crew-11 is expected to splash down off the coast of California Thursday morning.

5 days ago · ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts to undock from station Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026: Updates on NASA's astronaut medical evacuation from the …

Dec 8, 2025 · The term “astronaut” derives from the Greek words meaning “star sailor,” and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and …

16 hours ago · NASA and SpaceX will both provide livestreams as the Crew-11 astronauts depart the International Space Station today.

19 hours ago · In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition.

15 hours ago · NASA is bringing home an astronaut with a "serious medical condition" from the International Space Station. All four members of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission are returning to …

1 day ago · Four SpaceX Crew-11 members gather together for a crew portrait wearing their Dragon pressure suits during a suit verification check inside the International Space Station’s …