Army major becomes first reservist to receive rare Astronaut DeviceMaj. Kate Rubins joins the rare ranks of a handful of soldiers who have earned the right to wear the Army Aviation Badge with the Astronaut Device.By Todd South6 months ago
America’s first Black astronaut candidate goes to space 60 years laterAir Force veteran Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.12 months ago
Marine pilot, astronaut to lead NASA’s next space station missionA Marine test pilot turned astronaut is slated to lead the next crewed mission to the International Space Station.By Jonathan Lehrfeld22 months ago
Navy astronaut leads NASA’s next space missionThe next set of astronauts heading to space, led by a retired Navy captain, launched early Thursday morning on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 years ago
Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of HonorTwo former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 years ago
Marine astronaut to lead NASA mission to International Space Station As mission commander, Marine-turned-astronaut Col. Nicole Mann will be responsible for all phases of the flight, from launch to reentry.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 years ago