NASA's oldest active astronaut Don Pettit to make 4th trip to ISS …
Jun 26, 2024 · NASA's oldest active astronaut will return to space for a six-month mission in September. Don Pettit, 69, will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) as a part of the Roscosmos -led...
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Conduct Science During Fourth …
Mar 27, 2024 · After blasting off to space, Pettit will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to help prepare crew for future space missions. Pettit will launch on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft in September 2024, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner.
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Shares Stunning Aurora Captured …
2 days ago · Astronaut Don Pettit, who is part of Expedition 72, shared a video of the moment the ISS was flying above the "intensely green" aurora. Often referred to as the northern lights (aurora borealis) in the northern hemisphere or the southern lights (aurora australis) in the southern hemisphere, the aurora is a natural light phenomenon caused by the ...
NASA astronaut Don Pettit makes fourth trip to the International …
Jun 5, 2024 · NASA astronaut Don Pettit, first ventured to the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 6 in November 2003 and last returned from a trip to the orbiting outpost on July 1,...
Don Pettit, NASA’s Oldest Active Astronaut, Is Going Back to Space
May 15, 2024 · When chemical engineer Don Pettit, age 69, blasts off for the International Space Station (ISS) this summer, he will become the second-oldest NASA astronaut in space, after the legendary John...
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station
Sep 11, 2024 · NASA astronaut Don Pettit, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday, bringing its number of residents to 12 for the 13-day handover period.
Space MacGyver: NASA astronaut and inventor Don Pettit eager …
Sep 10, 2024 · NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, is set to return to space on Sept. 11. In his spare ISS time, he is known for stunning photography and tinkering with engineering.
Astronaut Don Pettit shows how to take long-exposure photos …
Dec 17, 2024 · In a Reddit thread spotted by Space.com, Pettit describes how he brought a homemade star tracker with him to space, allowing his camera to capture long-exposure photos without the stars...
NASA’s oldest active astronaut is also one of the most curious …
Oct 28, 2024 · At the age of 69, Pettit is NASA's oldest active astronaut and began his third long-duration stay on the space station last month. A lifelong tinkerer and gifted science communicator, he...
NASA astronaut uses homemade star tracker to take incredible …
Dec 13, 2024 · NASA astronaut Don Pettit's latest photography from the International Space Station showcases not only his visual prowess, but also his engineering skills.