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NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- NASA is now accepting applications for astronaut candidates who will test spacecraft and live on a future moon base, aiming to return humans to the moon by 2028.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a master's degree in a STEM field, including nursing degrees now recognized by NASA, plus at least three years of related professional experience.
- The selection process is highly competitive, with only 10 out of over 8,000 applicants chosen in the previous astronaut class.
- Selected astronauts will undergo two years of training to prepare for challenging missions, including landing near the moon's South Pole.
- NASA plans to collaborate with private companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX to develop the necessary spacecraft, with the Artemis III mission tentatively scheduled for launch in 2027.
