Observed each year on May 5, National Astronaut Day marks a pivotal milestone in U.S. aerospace history: the nation’s first successful human spaceflight completed in 1961.
With the recent completion of NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, National Astronaut Day offers another opportunity to recognize the broader legacy of spaceflight achievements.
This quiz highlights iconic astronauts associated with historic missions — professionals whose work sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and operational courage.
How well do you know the people behind the programs that helped define spaceflight innovation? Test your knowledge below.
