A breathtaking view of Earth from the ISS cupola, the Station’s iconic “window to the world.” Captured by ESA project Astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski. 🌎✨ We Believe In Astronauts™ Video: ESA - Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski Music: Deep Breaths - Austin Farwell

🗓️ On this day in 1969. Apollo 11 made history as Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon. Astronaut Michael Collins remained in orbit aboard Columbia, piloting the Command Module during critical rendezvous ops. We Believe In Astronauts™

On this day in 1969 at 9:32 a.m. ET, Apollo 11 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, starting a mission that united the world. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins made history in the days that followed. We Believe In Astronauts™

Who's in Space right now?🌎🛰️ International Space Station (ISS): 🇺🇸USA (x4) 🇷🇺Russia (x3) 🇯🇵Japan (x1) 🇮🇳India (x1) 🇭🇺Hungary (x1) 🇵🇱Poland (x1) Chinese Space Station (CSS): 🇨🇳China (x3) There are currently 14 Astronauts in space. We Believe In Astronauts™

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Apollo 14 Astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American to travel to space, stands proudly with the U.S. flag on the Moon. 🌕✨ (Photo taken February 5, 1971 by Astronaut Edgar Dean "Ed" Mitchell) We Believe In Astronauts™

Astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan show what’s on the menu aboard the International Space Station, and how they prepare meals in microgravity. 🍴🛰️ We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: NASA youtube.com/shorts/sBzdV...

The Ax-4 crew, former NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson, pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu, arrived at the International Space Station on June 26, 2025. 🛰️✨ We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: NASA / ESA / Axiom Space / SpaceX

#OTD 40 years ago, STS-51G Discovery touched down, completing Astronaut Shannon Lucid’s first spaceflight, just the beginning of her remarkable career. She completed four more spaceflights, logged 223 days in space, and served as NASA’s Chief Scientist. 👩‍🚀💫 We Believe In Astronauts™

Astronauts Don Pettit and Suni Williams took the Two Step to new heights, dancing aboard the ISS while country music artist Josh Turner performed from Mission Control. We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: NASA Music: “Two Steppin' On The Moon” - Josh Turner

How do Astronauts get in and out of a spacecraft during a spacewalk? 🤔🚀 They use an airlock, a special chamber that keeps the ship sealed while letting them step into space. We Believe In Astronauts™

Astronaut Victor Glover delivers a powerful Juneteenth message, honoring sacrifice, justice, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. A reminder of our shared past and the mission toward freedom for all. We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: NASA

On this day in 1983, Space Shuttle Challenger launched on its second mission - carrying Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. She was also the first Astronaut known to have been LGBTQ+, though she was not able to publicly come out until after her death. We Believe In Astronauts™

“The scale of detail and sensory inputs made this a breathtaking perspective.” 🌍✨ Astronaut Victor Glover shared his first video from space back in November 2020, capturing Earth from the window of Dragon Resilience. Still awe-inspiring. 🎥: Astronaut Victor Glover We Believe In Astronauts™

"The Earth is our ship. Space is our home. And we are the crew of Spaceship Earth." - Astronaut Cady Coleman From space, the message is clear: we're all in this together. 🌍 What's your role as crew member of Spaceship Earth? ✨Discover more inspirational talks: shorturl.at/EmmVb Credit: TED

Microgravity makes everything cooler 💧🚀 Astronauts Matthew Dominick & Don Pettit demonstrate rocket fuel transfer in space, using water bottles and a fizzy tablet! We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: NASA Johnson www.youtube.com/shorts/KVWr2...

When Astronauts speak, they share more than stories from space, they pass on the spark that moves generations forward. ✨Discover more inspirational talks from Astronauts: shorturl.at/MUFtR We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: TEDx Talks #TheAstronautAgency #AstronautSpeakers

This time-lapse captures Space Shuttle Endeavour’s final 12-mile journey from LAX, through Inglewood, to the California Science Center in Exposition Park. Endeavour flew 25 missions. Carried 173 Astronauts. And launched countless dreams. 📹 Credit: Los Angeles Times youtube.com/shorts/DvF7r...

This memorial day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Ad astra per aspera. Image: A close-up view of the U.S. flag deployed on the moon at the Taurus-Littrow landing site by the Apollo 17 crew, taken in 1972. We Believe In Astronauts™

On this day in 1969, Apollo 10 Astronauts Tom Stafford and Eugene Cernan descended to within 9 miles of the lunar surface, the closest approach by humans at the time. We Believe In Astronauts™

Ever wondered what it takes to get ready for a spacewalk? Watch this time-lapse of Astronauts Andrew Morgan and Christina Koch preparing for a spacewalk on October 6, 2019. We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: NASA / ESA www.youtube.com/shorts/RiTyr...

ISS Commander Takuya Onishi demonstrates the law of conservation of angular momentum, the same principle that helps satellites and spacecraft steer in space. No thrusters. No pushing off walls. Just physics in action. Watch how microgravity makes it possible. Credit: NASA/JAXA

In 2006, ISS Expedition 12 crew released a retired Russian Orlan spacesuit. Named SuitSat-1, it was outfitted with a low-power radio transmitter and served as a short-lived educational satellite. We Believe In Astronauts™ Credit: NASA / Expedition 12

No gym view like this one🌍 ISS Commander / Expedition 73 Astronaut Takuya Onishi shares this incredible view from the ISS: “The pride of the station’s gym isn’t just the all-in-one training machine. It’s this view.”✨ We Believe In Astronauts 🎥Credit: NASA / JAXA

Celebrating all the amazing moms today! 💕 In 1984, Astronaut Anna Lee Fisher became the first mother in space, joining STS-51A just 14 months after giving birth. Thank you to all the incredible moms out there! 🌷 We Believe In Astronauts

This year’s Astronaut Rock Star Awards honored three extraordinary individuals: 💫 Honoring Christa McAuliffe - a legacy of learning 🚀 Celebrating Sunita 'Suni' Williams - an adventurous spirit 🌟 Highlighting Wendy Lawrence - inspiring the next-gen in STEM/STEAM We Believe In Astronauts

🧑‍🚀Did you know yesterday was National Astronaut Day? Watch the full 2025 National Astronaut Day Tribute – LIVE NOW. Why do #WeBelieveInAstronauts? They come from all walks of life, uniting to inspire, lead, and uplift humanity. youtu.be/kE2g1jbN4Mw?...

On National Teacher Appreciation Day, we honor Astronaut Christa McAuliffe's enduring legacy as an educator and pioneer, the first teacher chosen for spaceflight. Thank you to the educators who light the way💫 Learn about Expedition Education: nationalastronautday.uniphigood.com/exp-edu/

Astronauts Anne McClain & Nicole Ayers wrapped up their EVA at 2:49 PM EDT on May 1 after 5 hrs 44 min. It marked McClain’s 3rd, Ayers’ 1st, and the 275th spacewalk for station upgrades. Celebrate National Astronaut Day on May 5. We Believe In Astronauts🚀🧑‍🚀

🚨 Spacewalk incoming! 🚨 May 1 @ 8am EDT: NASA's Anne McClain (🔴) & Nichole Ayers (⚪) step outside the ISS to prep for new solar arrays—boosting station power by 30%! 🔧 Antenna move 🛠️ Bracket install 👩‍🚀 McClain: 3rd walk 🌟 Ayers: 1st ever! We Believe In Astronauts

Today is National Great Poetry Reading Day✍🏻 This special tribute video, in honor of Astronaut Alfred "Al" Worden, features a touching tribute of Astronaut readings of his poem Oceans. Celebrate National Astronaut Day on May 5th We Believe In Astronauts youtu.be/d8ZJjhweEjc?...

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Part 3: Plus, the Astronaut Rock Star Awards return, spotlighting where space, music, and STEAM meet. NAD 2025 Logo and Mission Patch (Design Brody Lowe) NAD 2025 Crew Patch (Design Tim Gagnon) We Believe In Astronauts

Part 2: This year’s themes - Upward Together and “Expedition Education (EXP-EDU),” spotlight Astronauts as explorers, educators, and storytellers. Their missions reach the stars, but their impact shapes futures here on Earth.

Part 1: T-minus 10 days to #NationalAstronautDay! On May 5, we honor Alan Shepard’s historic 15-minute flight aboard Freedom 7 - America’s first step into space. Now in its 9th year, this day celebrates the bravery and brilliance behind space exploration.

Ever wonder how astronauts deal with garbage in space? Here’s how Astronaut Koichi Wakata “takes out” the trash from the ISS. ♻️ Spoiler: No curbside pickup in orbit. Celebrate National Astronaut Day on May 5th. We Believe In Astronauts 🎥Credit: JAXA / NASA youtube.com/shorts/LzDQb...

🌍 Happy Earth Day 🌍 "Earthrise" — captured by Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders in 1968. 🚀 Apollo 8 Astronauts: Frank F. Borman II (Commander) James A. Lovell Jr. (Command Module Pilot) William A. Anders (Lunar Module Pilot) Celebrate National Astronaut Day on May 5th. We Believe In Astronauts

🏁🌕 On this day in 1972, Apollo 16 Astronaut John W. Young put the Lunar Roving Vehicle to the test in a “Grand Prix” run — reaching speeds around 6 mph (10 km/h)! 🎥 Captured by fellow Astronaut Charles Duke, while Astronaut Thomas Mattingly orbited above in “Casper.” We Believe In Astronaut

After 220 days in space, Astronaut Don Pettit just touched down on the steppes of Kazakhstan with his crewmates aboard Soyuz MS-26—right on time for a cosmic birthday landing. 🛰️🎂 Touchdown: 9:20pm ET / 6:20am local time, April 20—his 70th birthday. We Believe In Astronauts

Astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers bring investigations inside the station for stowage. These studies explore how electronics, materials, and other technologies respond to radiation, extreme temperatures, and microgravity in space.🛰️🌌🔬 We Believe In Astronauts

Astronauts Hague and Wilmore completed a precision transfer of 20 ultra-cold (-90°F) scientific samples to the MELFI freezer aboard the ISS on Nov 6—requiring barcode verification and strategic placement within a critical 60-second window. We Believe in Astronauts

55 years ago today, Apollo 13 Astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert set course for the Moon. What began with little fanfare soon captured the world’s attention. Just two days in, an oxygen tank exploded—and the race to bring the crew safely home began. We Believe In Astronauts

It’s Fun Friday, and we’re getting real about space life! 😄 Ever wondered how Astronauts handle bathroom time in microgravity? ✨ Astronaut Suni Williams gives us the inside scoop with a tour of the Space Station’s facilities. We Believe In Astronauts youtube.com/shorts/ZVqpX...

Teamwork Victories! 🚀 Thursday check-in: What's your best team moment so far this week? Share how you or your team mate helped each other overcome a challenge or reach a goal!💪 We Believe In Astronauts 🎥Credit: Astronaut Anne McClain / NASA

On this day in 2010, for the first time ever, four women were in space at the same time. Stephanie Wilson, Naoko Yamazaki, Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, and Tracy Caldwell Dyson made history aboard the ISS during mission STS-131 — a moment that still inspires. We Believe In Astronauts

On this day in 1983: NASA was back to spacewalking after 9 years. Astronauts Story Musgrave and Don Peterson stepped out of Challenger for the first Shuttle-era spacewalk—15 years after they first dreamed of flying. We Believe In Astronauts

In 1984, Astronaut Dale Gardner pulled off one of the boldest satellite rescues ever! Using his MMU, he flew untethered in space to manually capture the stranded Palapa B2 & Westar 6 satellites. 🛰️ We Believe In Astronauts

🚀 Floating above Earth, Astronaut Suni Williams took a ride on the Canadarm2 during a 5-hour, 26-minute spacewalk on Jan. 30, 2025! 🌎✨ With that, she logged an incredible 62 hours, 6 minutes of total spacewalking time—ranking 4th on NASA’s all-time list! 👏 We Believe In Astronauts 📷 NASA Johnson

Happy Opening Day! ⚾️🚀 Astronauts Jessica Meir, Drew Morgan, and Christina Koch played baseball aboard the International Space Station in October 2019. We Believe In Astronauts

On Jan 13, 2017, ESA's Thomas Pesquet & NASA's Shane Kimbrough spent 6 hours outside the ISS upgrading its power system. 🔧🌍 Thomas captured the unique POV of their spacewalk. 👨‍🚀 We Believe In Astronauts Credit: ESA/NASA

Naval aviator. Flight surgeon. Soon-to-be space station voyager. 🚀 Astronaut Jonny Kim is scheduled to lift off for his first space mission on April 8 on Soyuz MS-27. We Believe In Astronauts Credit: U.S. Navy/Harvard Medical School/NASA