Alexander Gerst is one of the most social media savvy astronauts in space. — -- Even astronauts in orbit use Facebook. Alexander Gerst, who is perhaps the most social media savvy astronaut ...

Here’s how it works. In a special performance, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst played a virtual synthesizer from space alongside electronic band Kraftwerk. At the Jazz Open ...

Here’s how it works. From left: ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, Roscosmos commander Maxim Suarev, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman pose for a photo at a press conference From left: ESA astronaut ...

To mark the 60th anniversary since the first U.S. spacewalk, we’ve compiled a collection of 10 awesome images captured during ...

European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as work continues on the International Space Station.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A trio of astronauts soared off Earth on Monday morning (Dec. 3), destined to spend six ...

will work a normal day before joining Auñón-Chancellor and Gerst for the holiday meal. Space.com notes that astronauts’ Thanksgiving meals come in ready-to-eat packets that are sealed and ...

That's what astronauts Reid Wiseman, Steve Swanson and Alexander Gerst did in a video NASA posted on Instagram today to celebrate the first day of the competition. Watch: Get Your Kicks From These ...

FRESHMAN SARA GERST WALKS THE HALLWAY IS KEEPING INSPIRATION CLOSE FOR A CAREER THAT MIGHT ONE DAY LEAD TO HER DREAM JOB. I WOULD LOVE TO BE AN ASTRONAUT. SARAH IS ALREADY ON HER WAY SINCE THE ...