Terry Virts
Terry Virts is a retired NASA astronaut and former United States Air Force officer who flew on two spaceflights, including STS-130 and STS-133, contributing to the construction of the International Space Station (ISS). Known for his expertise in piloting and spacewalks, Virts has logged over 200 days in space and has been involved in various aspects of space exploration, including public outreach and advocacy for STEM education. Recently, he has spoken out in media appearances about the challenges faced by astronauts stranded in space, including those related to the delayed rescue mission amid political discussions.
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Recent news mentions
Terry Virts singled out the CNN documentary 'Apollo 11' as a must-see.
We asked former astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they said
United States· 2026-02-01
Terry Virts commented on the astronaut designation and its implications during a National Geographic interview.
Kármán line: Blue Origin’s famous crew will travel past a long-debated marker for the edge of spaceUnited States· 2025-04-13
Retired astronaut Terry Virts highlights how Elon Musk wants to rescue astronauts who have been stranded in space.
Stranded astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore believes Elon Musk’s claims that Joe Biden refused to conduct rescue missionUnited States· 2025-03-07
