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NASA's 2025 astronaut candidate class was introduced on a podcast, sharing their backgrounds, interests, and motivations, highlighting their diverse experiences and aspirations for space exploration.
NASA announced its 24th astronaut candidate class, consisting of ten women and men from diverse backgrounds, including former SpaceX employees, military pilots, and scientists, marking a significant milestone with more women than men and no African-American candidates for the first time since 1985. The group will undergo two years of training as NASA prepares for lunar and Mars missions.
NASA announced its all-American 2025 astronaut candidate class, selected from over 8,000 applicants, who will undergo nearly two years of training for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, supporting NASA's exploration goals.
NASA is seeking applicants for its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission, CHAPEA, to help prepare for human exploration of Mars. The mission involves a four-person volunteer crew living in a simulated Mars habitat and performing tasks simulating challenges of a Mars mission. Applicants must be healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, proficient in English, and meet specific educational and professional criteria. Compensation is available, and the deadline for applicants is April 2. The mission will provide important scientific data to validate systems and develop solutions for future missions to Mars as part of NASA's Artemis campaign.