Association of Space Explorers

Association of Space Explorers International Professional Association of Astronauts and Cosmonauts
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As the only professional association for astronauts, ASE supports the advancement of space exploration by providing opportunities for communication among space professionals at the international level. ASE works closely with other professional space organizations to expand and invigorate international dialogue on such issues as crew safety, operational compatibility, and the potential hazards of n

ear earth objects. ASE regularly sponsors international discussions among astronauts on space flight operations. In addition to the annual Planetary Congress, ASE hosts regular technical symposia on topics relevant to current spaceflight operations.

: Jay Buckey, Jr. 💫In April 1998, ASE Life Member Buckey grinned as he flew down the center of the Spacelab module aboa...
06/06/2026

: Jay Buckey, Jr. 💫

In April 1998, ASE Life Member Buckey grinned as he flew down the center of the Spacelab module aboard Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-90.

Fun fact: He enjoys camping!

Happy 70th birthday, Jay! 🎉

55 years ago 🌠Soyuz 11 launched on June 6, 1971. Today, we commemorate the crew: Viktor Patsayev, Georgy Dobrovolsky, ...
06/06/2026

55 years ago 🌠

Soyuz 11 launched on June 6, 1971. Today, we commemorate the crew: Viktor Patsayev, Georgy Dobrovolsky, and Vladislav Volkov.

: Richard Searfoss 🌠In March 1996, ASE member Searfoss gave a thumbs up to the KidSat Project (which allowed students o...
06/05/2026

: Richard Searfoss 🌠

In March 1996, ASE member Searfoss gave a thumbs up to the KidSat Project (which allowed students on the ground to control a camera aboard the space shuttle) while posing with the equipment.

Today, we remember Rick on his 70th birthday. ✨

35 years ago ✨STS-40 launched on June 5, 1991, with ASE members F. Andrew Gaffney, Tamara Jernigan, Millie Hughes-Fulf...
06/05/2026

35 years ago ✨

STS-40 launched on June 5, 1991, with ASE members F. Andrew Gaffney, Tamara Jernigan, Millie Hughes-Fulford, and James Bagian aboard.

Fun fact: This was the first mission dedicated solely to life sciences!

to ASE member Shannon Walker, who flew to space twice between 2010 and 2021 (Soyuz TMA-19 and SpaceX Crew-1) as part o...
06/05/2026

to ASE member Shannon Walker, who flew to space twice between 2010 and 2021 (Soyuz TMA-19 and SpaceX Crew-1) as part of expeditions aboard the International Space Station (Expedition 24/25 and Expedition 64/65)!

60 years ago ✨Gemini 9A launched on June 3, 1966, with ASE members Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan aboard!To learn m...
06/04/2026

60 years ago ✨

Gemini 9A launched on June 3, 1966, with ASE members Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan aboard!

To learn more, check out the mission page from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/gemini-ix/

: Mark Polansky 💫In December 2006, ASE Life Member Polansky placed a mission placard at the hatch opening in the White ...
06/03/2026

: Mark Polansky 💫

In December 2006, ASE Life Member Polansky placed a mission placard at the hatch opening in the White Room of Launch Pad 39B during launch preparations for STS-116.

Fun fact: He enjoys ice hockey!

Happy 70th birthday, Mark! 🎉

Today, we remember ASE member Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr., on his . Conrad flew in space four times between 1965 and 197...
06/02/2026

Today, we remember ASE member Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr., on his . Conrad flew in space four times between 1965 and 1973 (Gemini 5, Gemini 11, Apollo 12, and Skylab 2), and he was the third person to walk on the Moon. ✨

to ASE Life Member Soyeon Yi, who flew to space in 2008 aboard Soyuz TMA-12 as part of a trip to the International Spa...
06/02/2026

to ASE Life Member Soyeon Yi, who flew to space in 2008 aboard Soyuz TMA-12 as part of a trip to the International Space Station!

Today, we remember ASE member Gennady Manakov on his . Manakov flew to space twice in 1990 and 1993 (Soyuz TM-10 and So...
06/01/2026

Today, we remember ASE member Gennady Manakov on his . Manakov flew to space twice in 1990 and 1993 (Soyuz TM-10 and Soyuz TM-16) as part of expeditions to Mir (EO-7 and EO-13). ✨

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