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NASA is looking for the next generation of astronauts

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NASA announced the promotion of candidates for the 2025 astronaut class at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on September 22, 2025. The agency is recruiting individuals to prepare for future lunar and Mars missions, with a final selection expected by late 2027. Applicants must be U.S. citizens holding a Master's degree in STEM or a medical doctorate, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience. The 2025 class selected 10 candidates from over 8,000 submissions, who are currently completing nearly two years of training. Selections will occur in December 2025, with the new class joining the existing 32 active astronauts.

Key points

• NASA selected 10 candidates from over 8,000 submissions for the 2025 astronaut class, who are currently completing nearly two years of training.
• The final selection for the 2025 class is scheduled for late 2027, with the new astronauts joining the 32 active astronauts.

Context

This briefing covers NASA's 2025 astronaut promotion announcement at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The agency is actively recruiting to prepare for future lunar and Mars missions, with a final selection expected by late 2027. The 2025 class selected 10 candidates from over 8,000 submissions, who are currently completing nearly two years of training. Selections will occur in December 2025, with the new class joining the 32 active astronauts.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the NASA press release and internal agency statements. Specific details about the training curriculum, medical requirements beyond the standard NASA medical exam, and the exact timeline for the Artemis mission are not provided. The source does not specify the geographic location of the training or the specific criteria for the 2025 selection beyond the stated requirements.

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