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Astronaut Information - NASA
Astronaut Information on the NASA Web.
http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/more.html
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All About Astronauts - Scholastic
Experts discuss what it takes to become an astronaut, and what the experience is like.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/all-about-astronauts
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Space Shuttle History - National Geographic
A modern marvel of engineering, the invention of the space shuttle changed America's space program forever. Take a journey through the incredible science of aerospace engineering and the shuttle's history.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/news/space-shuttle-sci
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Astronaut Training Experience - Kennedy Space Center
Immerse yourself in the world of today's astronauts with realistic training. This half-day of training is the closest you will get to going into orbit.
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/the-experience/astronaut-training-experience.aspx
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Astronaut Job Information - National Careers Service
As an astronaut youll be trained to fly or be a crew member onboard a spacecraft. Youll need to be physically fit and use your technological and scientific skills to become one the chosen few to follow a career in space.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/Astronaut.aspx
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Famous Astronauts - Biography
'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!' The famous words spoken by Neil Armstrong in 1969, created one of the most unforgettable moments in U.S. history.
http://www.biography.com/people/groups/famous-astronauts
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Who Are The Most Famous Astronauts? - Universe Today
There have been many astronauts who have made tremendous contributions to our knowledge of space. But asking who is the most famous? is somewhat tricky.
http://www.universetoday.com/45089/famous-astronauts/
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Interesting Astronaut Facts and Information - Brighthub
Ever wondered if an astronaut can sleep in space or what foods astronauts can eat? Well, fun astronaut facts are discussed in this article about how what astronauts eat how they get to be one, what they do in orbit and even the first non-human "astronaut", or "cosmonaut".
http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/83810.aspx
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List of Astronauts by Name - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is an alphabetical list of astronauts, people employed and trained by a manned spaceflight program to command, fly as a pilot, or serve as a crew member of a manned spacecraft. More than 560 people have been trained as astronauts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_astronauts_by_name
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Astronauts Facts, Information, Pictures - Encyclopedia
An astronaut is a person trained to perform a specific task on a craft designed and intended to travel beyond Earth's atmosphere. The term "astronaut" derives from the Greek words meaning space sailor.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Astronauts.aspx
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Astronaut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An astronaut (or cosmonaut) is a person trained by a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft. Although generally reserved for professional space travelers, the terms are sometimes applied to anyone who travels into space, including scientists, politicians, journalists, and tourists.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronaut
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Fun Astronaut Facts for Kids - ScienceKids
Learn how many people have been into outer space, who has spent the longest time in space, how many astronauts have been to the Moon, what it takes to become an astronaut and much more.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/astronauts.html
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Astronauts - NASA
NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.
http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts
