The answer to the New York Times crossword clue "David Bowie's astronaut persona" is MAJORTOM. This clue appeared in the NYT crossword puzzle on October 22, 2025.

About Major Tom

Major Tom is the fictional astronaut character created by David Bowie who appears in several of his songs, most famously in "Space Oddity" released in 1969. The character represents themes of isolation and exploration in space. Major Tom became one of Bowie's most iconic creations, appearing again in later songs like "Ashes to Ashes" and serving as a recurring figure throughout his musical career.