Astronauts

Astronauts are people trained to go on space mission with a specific purpose. Read about the famous astronauts, their training and deaths.
  • Astronaut Salary Range
    'Space sailors' is the term that accurately defines an astronaut. Since the 1950s astronauts have been inspiring and intriguing professionals. This article will give you some astronaut facts and also shed some light on astronaut salary range.
  • Who Was the Second Person to Set Foot on the Moon
    History was created on 21st July, 1969, when man set foot on the moon for the very first time. Everyone knows that Neil Armstrong was the first of the two American astronauts to achieve this stupendous feat, but not many know who the second person to achieve this feat was.
  • Astronauts of Apollo 13
    The Apollo 13 mission has gone down in history as the first successful aversion of a space disaster. Despite narrowly fending off death, the astronauts said that they were disappointed on not being able to complete the mission, which speaks volumes of their commitment!
  • Food of an Astronaut
    Astronauts are responsible for carrying out many functions in space. But what about the source of energy which enables them to carry out those functions. Let's get to know more about the food of an astronaut...
  • Astronaut Training
    Astronaut training is a specialized training that all the astronauts have to go through to qualify for a space mission. To know more, read on...
  • Famous Astronauts
    Their remarkable achievements, beyond the realms of the Earth, made them immortal in human history. Here are some famous astronauts who made their mark in space.
  • The First American Astronaut - Alan Shepard
    On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard wrote a new chapter in American history by becoming the first American to go to the space. To know more about Alan Shepard's space escapade, continue reading....
  • Sally Ride - First American Woman in Space
    Sally Ride was the first American woman to travel in space. She is an inspiration for young aspiring astronauts, particularly girls who are fascinated by space exploration. To know more about this amazing astronaut, read on...
  • The First Black Astronaut - Guion Bluford
    Let's take a look at the life of Guion 'Guy' Bluford, the first African-American to go into space and an inspiring force to thousands of aspiring astronauts in the world today.