Apollo 13 mission leader, Navy veteran James Lovell dies at 97Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to Earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died.6 weeks ago
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 South10 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 Lehrfeld2 years 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 Lehrfeld3 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 Lehrfeld3 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
