NASA's retired astronauts are hitting the road to get young people to vote: 'one small step for you, and one giant leap for our country.'

NASA's retired astronauts are hitting the road to get young people to vote: 'one small step for you, and one giant leap for our country.'

LOS ANGELES — Standing in the shadow of the space shuttle Endeavour, a group of retired NASA astronauts announced their plan to travel the country visiting colleges to try to inspire younger generations to get out and vote. This campaign comes as we lead up to the November midterm election.This past year, a group of retired NASA astronauts teamed up for a single cause: to defend the U.S. constitution. They banded together as part of a non-profit…

Why More Than 100 Former NASA Astronauts Are Entering the Fight for American Democracy

When astronauts launch into space, politics tend not to be top of mind. In fact, the success of a mission depends on other factors: trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to the overall plan, even when opinions differ. Now, more than 100 former NASA astronauts say those same principles are urgently needed here on Earth. They've come together to form Astronauts for America, a new nonpartisan organization that aims to advocate for constitutional…