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Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- NASA has announced a new call for astronaut applications as part of its Artemis program, seeking explorers to live and work on the moon and support future crewed missions to Mars.
- The agency plans to select and begin training the next class of astronauts by late 2027, with previous selections made in 2025 from over 8,000 applicants.
- Applicants must be US citizens with advanced degrees in STEM fields, medical qualifications, pilot training, or relevant doctoral work, along with three years of professional experience.
- NASA aims to return Americans to the moon by 2028, with support from commercial partners SpaceX and Blue Origin for crewed lunar landings.
- The application deadline is 11:59 pm ET on December 3, 2024.
