NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Bids Farewell To Storied Career

The impermanence of a — devoted to the vastness of space. Nick Hague, a NASA astronaut and brigadier general, has bid farewell to his storied career at the agency, marking the end of an era that saw him accumulate 374 days in space, including multiple forays outside the International Space Station. Hague’s journey to the cosmos was not without its share of drama.

Originally slated to fly in 2018 aboard the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft, a launch anomaly forced him and his crewmate to execute a high-G ballistic abort, a harrowing experience that would have shaken even the most seasoned space traveler. Undeterred, Hague recovered and went on to complete a 203-day mission in 2019, serving as a flight engineer during Expeditions 59 → 60. During his tenure, Hague contributed to a diverse array of scientific investigations, probing the mysteries of biology, human physiology, materials science, and technology demonstrations.

His dedication to the advancement of knowledge was matched only by his bravery in the face of uncertainty. Three spacewalks, aimed at upgrading the station’s power systems and supporting ongoing maintenance, stand as a testament to his unwavering commitment.