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 to serve as a …

2 days 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 West, astronaut refers …

Jan 9, 2026 · ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts safely back on Earth Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026: Updates on NASA's astronaut medical evacuation from the International …

2 days ago · NASA has brought home an astronaut with a "serious medical condition" from the International Space Station. All four members of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission splashed down near …

3 days ago · 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 beyond.

3 days 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.

2 days ago · Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean as they return early from the International Space Station due to a crew member’s medical issue.

2 days ago · Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) have landed back on Earth after their stay in space was cut short by a month due to a "serious" medical issue. The crew's ...

1 day ago · The members of Crew-11 — two American, one Russian and one Japanese — splashed down after one became ill, prompting an early return. By Kenneth Chang An astronaut who …