What 9/11 Was Like for Astronaut Frank Culbertson, the Only American Not on Earth for It Frank Culberson was the only American who watched the Sept. 11 terror attacks unfold from low earth orbit.
Could 2 NASA Astronauts Be Stuck at the Space Station Until Next Year? Here's What to Know NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after repeatedly...
NASA Says Chances Are Growing that Astronauts May Switch from Boeing to a SpaceX Ride Back to Earth What should have been a quick trip to the International Space Station may turn into an eight-month stay for two NASA...
NASA Says No Return Date Yet for Astronauts and Troubled Boeing Capsule at Space Station Officials say two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems...
Scientists Have Confirmed a Cave on the Moon that Could Be Used to Shelter Future Explorers Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, and...
From the Coast Guard to NASA: How Andre Douglas Became a Rarity Among Astronauts Since NASA introduced its first group of astronauts, the so-called “Mercury 7,” in 1959, Douglas' selection marked only the...
Starliner Crew to Join Storied Lineup of Military Astronauts Who Test-Flew U.S. Spacecraft Like the inaugural Boeing Starliner crew are set to do, here are the U.S. military astronauts who have flown to space as...
This Former Marine Cobra Pilot Saw Combat in Afghanistan. Now, She’s Commanding Her First Space Mission Marine Lt. Col. Jasmin “Jaws” Moghbeli is about to go where very few helicopter pilots have gone before.
Famous Veteran: Eileen Collins Air Force veteran Eileen Collins was inspired as a child by the Mercury astronauts, and by the time she was in high school...
Air Force Col. Michael Collins An Army brat, future astronaut Michael Collins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1952 with an Air Force commission.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.