Christina Koch Coverage

Christina Koch holds home state dear; hopes to inspire future explorers

Before she was called to the NASA Astronaut Corps, Christina Koch was a kid in Jacksonville, North Carolina, who went on to attend North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Christina Koch: I love coming back to NC

NASA astronaut and NC State graduate Christina Koch talks about growing up in North Carolina and how her education paved the way for an exciting career.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch visits NC A&T State University

NASA astronaut and North Carolina native Christina Koch visited NC A&T State University on Tuesday. This was part of an effort to attract more students to pursue careers in science through STEM education. Advertisement

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Christina Koch, astronauts preparing for first trip to the moon in 50 years

It is T-minus 19 months until NASA astronauts, including NC State alum Christina Kock, will make a return to the moon for the first time in 50 years. The crew spent a week in February preparing for when the Orion capsule returns to Earth.

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Meteors, eclipses, stars & space: What to watch for in the sky in 2024

A guide to everything happening in the sky and in space for 2024, including eclipses, meteor showers, supermoons and more.

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Only on WRAL: NC State grad, Astronaut Koch explains what she'll learn on Moon mission

A day after she was named as one of four and the only woman to the crew for the Artemis missions to the Moon, Christina Koch talked about the opportunity -- for herself, NASA and mankind, with WRAL's Chris Lovingood.

Astronaut Christina Koch: Am I excited? Absolutely

The NC State grad has a chance to be the first woman to walk on the moon. (NASA video)

Astronaut Christina Koch speaks at NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh

The NC State shared how important it is our explorers should represent who they're exploring on their behalf. Koch has the record for the longest single space flight by a woman.

Koch explains how she trains for Moon trip

Astronaut Christina Koch could make a trip to the Moon as soon as 2024.

NC State grad Christina Koch could be first woman to walk on the moon

North Carolina State University graduate and astronaut Christina Koch could be one of the first women on the moon.

DAVID RICE: Record-setting astronaut Koch says women 'can do absolutely anything they want'

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 -- Asked about her status as a role model for young girls and women in science, N.C. State University grad and record-setting astronaut Christine Koch said: "I really just hope that it's a model that I can be for them that my role models were for me," mentioning astronaut Sally Ride and her chemistry teachers among them. "I'd like them to take away that they can do absolutely anything they want to."

NASA astronaut Christina Koch to deliver commencement address for NC State Class of 2020

Spring, summer and fall graduates of North Carolina State University will hear from a fellow alumna, astronaut Christina Koch, a virtual commencement ceremony on Dec. 4.

Back to space? One-on-one with NASA astronaut, NCSU grad Christina Koch

NASA astronaut and NC State grad Christina Koch recently received the 2020 Global ATHENA Leadership Award As part of a live virtual event co-hosted by Cary-based software analytics firm SAS. She spoke with WRAL TechWire shortly after. Find out more here.

Astronaut, NCSU graduate receives Global ATHENA Leadership Award during live SAS webinar

As part of a live virtual event co-hosted by Cary-based software analytics firm SAS on Tuesday, the 41-year-old received the honor, joining notable past recipients that include Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Full interview: Christina Koch describes life back on Earth

In an April 29, 2020 interview with WRAL Mikaya Thurmond, NASA astronaut Christina Koch describes what it's like being back on Earth and shares some advice for how to handle isolation.

Back on Earth, NASA astronaut Christina Koch is a pro at social distancing

Christina Koch describes what it's like being back on Earth and shares some advice for how to handle isolation.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer, and Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL anchor/reporter

Caught on cam: Emotional moment astronaut Christina Koch reunites with her dog

Christina Koch's dog waits eagerly at the door. She uploaded a video of her touching reunion with her best four-legged friend after nearly a year in space.

'Live the life you've imagined for yourself,' Koch tells dreamers after return to Earth

During her 328-day mission on the International Space Station, North Carolina State University alumna and NASA astronaut Christina Koch said the endurance-focused phrase "It's a marathon, not a sprint" became "It's an ultra-marathon, not a marathon."

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter, and Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Christina Koch talks space, passion in first news conference after return to Earth

During her 328-day mission on the International Space Station, North Carolina State University alumna and NASA astronaut Christina Koch said the endurance-focused phrase "It's a marathon, not a sprint" became "It's an ultra-marathon, not a marathon."

Christina Koch speaks about record-breaking space mission

Astronaut Christina Koch speaks about her time in the International Space Station after returning to Earth last week.

Christina Koch Lands on Earth, and Crosses a Threshold for Women in Space

How many astronauts can you name without consulting Google or Wikipedia?

Mary Robinette Kowal, New York Times

Editorial: Koch's triumphant space journey and value of N.C.'s public education right

Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 -- The potential inheritors of astronaut Christina Koch's legacy must not be denied or shortchanged by failing to provide adequate classroom resources; proper facilities for leaning; an effective pipeline to put quality instructors in every classroom and properly compensated teachers and administrators in every North Carolina public school.

NCSU grad, Onslow County native Christina Koch back in the U.S.

Christina Koch is back in the United States after NASA flew her into Houston on Friday.

Back on solid ground: NC astronaut ends record-setting space flight

After almost a year in space, NASA astronaut and North Carolina State University graduate Christina Koch returned to Earth Thursday.

Watch the moment Christina Koch returns to Earth

Watch as Raleigh astronaut NASA Astronaut Christina Hammock Koch steps out of her space capsule after a record-breaking 328-day mission. Livestream courtesy of NASA.