Astronauts

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 was the second person to set foot on the moon. Read on to know about Buzz Aldrin, who was the second person to land on the moon.

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 in space. To know more about Alan Shepard, the first American astronaut, read on...

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 astronaut Sally Ride, read on...

The First Black Astronaut - Guion Bluford
Let's take a look at the dynamic life of Guion "Guy" Bluford, the first African-American to go up in space and an inspiring force to thousands of aspiring astronauts in the world today.

Former Astronaut Goes Insane for Love
Former NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak plans to plead temporary insanity to charges relating to kidnapping a romantic rival, according to a report released on Tuesday.

We Have a Problem, Houston, But Also an Onboard Therapist
Project aims to help astronauts battling psycho-social problems on long-duration missions

Chinese Astronaut Prepares to Make Country's First Spacewalk
Childhood dream for ex-fighter pilot comes true as China moves a step closer to building a space station

Ex-Nasa Astronaut Tells Radio Presenter He Believes in Ufos
Sixth man to walk on the moon believes in Roswell alien appearance and existence of life on other planets

Nasa Astronaut Workout Offered to Earthlings
It was a craze started by Jane Fonda a quarter of a century ago and became a lucrative sideline for a succession of stars. Now America's space agency has entered the world of celebrity fitness videos by beaming astronauts' exercise routines back down to Earth

Astronauts to Check Damage to Shuttle
Astronauts aboard the shuttle Endeavor will today scrutinize a 3in-square gouge in the spacecraft's heat shield to determine if inflight repairs are needed.

Drunk Astronauts Go From Right Stuff to the Hard Stuff
· Intoxicated shuttle crew members allowed to fly · Nasa hit by separate computer sabotage plot

How to Revitalise Science? Send a Briton Into Space
Astronauts do not come cheap, but it's a price worth paying for the boost it would give to physics and engineering. By Alok Jha

First Weightless Operation Will Aid Astronauts
· Pioneering procedure by French surgeons · Cyst removed from arm aboard converted Airbus

Toxic Spill Causes Space Station Emergency
Astronauts aboard the international space station declared an emergency yesterday after a toxic spill.

The Cutting Edge of Space-age Technology: Duct Tape
· Astronaut's jet backpack is patched up for spacewalk · Nasa's favourite repair tool used on several missions

British Astronaut Breaks Space Walk Record
Astronaut Piers Sellers became a record breaker in a narrow field 213 miles above Earth last night when he logged the most hours for a Briton performing spacewalks.

Astronauts Carry Out Shuttle Inspection
Discovery's astronauts were completing an intricate inspection of the space shuttle's vulnerable heat shield last night to back up Nasa's initial assessment that the spectacular Independence Day launch caused no significant damage.

Spacewalking Briton Aims to Restore Nasa's Reputation
Astronaut to take Scottish flag on shuttle mission working on flight safety.

Shuttle a Deathtrap, Says Astronaut
One of America's most experienced astronauts has denounced the space shuttle as a deathtrap and accused US space officials of stifling all concerns raised about its safety.

Easy Run for Would-be Astronauts
The original trainee astronauts famously had the right stuff but, more than four decades later, standards may be slipping.

Cheers in China As Astronaut Goes Into Orbit
President Hu Jintao hailed a great leap spacewards yesterday as China became only the third country to put an astronaut into orbit. More than 40 years after the former Soviet Union and the US, China's first yuhangyuan (space navigator), Lieutenant-Colonel Yang Liwei, blasted off through...

Nervous Beijing Orders Tv Blackout As Chinese Astronauts Reach for the Stars
Communist leaders ban live broadcast of desert lift-off for first manned spaceflight. Meteorologists have predicted fair skies for the expected launch this morning of China's first manned spacecraft.

The Columbia astronauts
Six Americans and one Israeli who died returning from a 16-day mission beyond the earth: Rick Husband, Michael Anderson, William McCool, Kalpana Chawla, Laurel Clark, Ilan Ramon and David Brown.

Noisy Station Drives Orbiting Astronauts Deaf
Mission inaudible: why space is bad for your hearing. In space, no one can hear you scream. The clanging air conditioners, thumping compressors, overworked pumps and whining motors create so much noise that they drown out most of what an astronaut utters.

A giant leap, from boy band to astronaut
US singer passes medical tests in attempt to become youngest man in space.