NASA's New Astronaut Candidates Embody a Dream of Space Exploration
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Lauren Edgar, a NASA geologist and astronaut candidate with nearly 20 years of experience studying Mars and the moon, has been selected for NASA's 2025 astronaut class. She is excited about the possibility of going to space, especially to the moon's south pole, and aims to contribute to future missions to Mars. Her background includes supporting rover missions and lunar science, and she looks forward to training in various skills to support human exploration.
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