Jessica Meir
An astronaut with NASA who is part of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
Notable Quotes
"As opposed to the previous aurora I’ve seen, this one danced and snaked its way directly below us, putting on quite a show."View Story →
"I’m so happy that we are back in space together."View Story →
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Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
September 1, 2026Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS
Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.
August 6, 2026Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.
June 8, 2026Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
June 8, 2026Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
June 5, 2026'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
April 11, 2026Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown - Reuters
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown Reuters
April 10, 2026Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
April 9, 2026