‘Our country is the mission’: more than 100 ex-Nasa astronauts launch new voting campaign
Summary
More than 100 retired NASA astronauts formed a group called Astronauts for America to promote support for the U.S. Constitution and democracy. They will run the Vote for Freedom campaign, visiting many college campuses to encourage young voters to participate in upcoming elections.Key Facts
- The group includes 108 former NASA astronauts with diverse political views.
- They want to restore trust in the U.S. Constitution and democratic institutions.
- Astronaut Cady Coleman describes the experience of viewing America from space as united without divisions.
- The campaign launches around the 2026 semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the U.S.
- The Vote for Freedom campaign will tour about 60 colleges, mostly in swing states.
- They focus on encouraging first-time and young voters to use their right to vote.
- Notable members include Charles Bolden and Bill Nelson, both former NASA administrators.
- Rusty Schweickart, who flew on Apollo 9, is the oldest member at 90 years old.
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