NASA's New Astronaut Class Features SpaceX Veterans Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo
NASA announced its 2025 astronaut class, including SpaceX veterans Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo, highlighting the growing influence of private space companies in astronaut training and selection. The group of ten was chosen from over 8,000 applicants and will undergo nearly two years of rigorous training, with potential missions to the ISS, Moon, and Mars, and possibly contributing to the transition to private space stations after 2030.