Astronaut and cosmonaut almost have the same meaning as far as the profession is concerned. Yet, there are a few notable differences than Americans using the term "astronaut" and Russians using the term "cosmonaut". Astronauts have to pilot spacecraft as well as do its servicing. They know a lot about life in space.
Astronaut and cosmonaut almost have the same meaning as far as the profession is concerned. Yet, there are a few notable differences than Americans using the term "astronaut" and Russians using the term "cosmonaut". Astronauts have to pilot spacecraft as well as do its servicing. They know a lot about life in space.