NASA has named its new group of astronaut candidates, including the first person to have orbited Earth before joining the agency’s corps.
The space agency on Monday introduced the four men and six women who comprise its 2025 trainee class during a ceremony held at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Following two years of basic training, the new candidates will be eligible for mission assignments in low-Earth orbit and on the Moon, as NASA’s Artemis program works toward sending the first humans to Mars.
“We picked the best and the brightest, the most skilled, the best looking, the best personalities to take these 10 spots,” said Sean Duffy, acting NASA administrator and secretary of transportation. “You are America’s best and brightest, and we’re going to need America’s best and brightest because we have a bold exploration plans for the future.”
This is an exciting development for NASA and the future of space exploration! It’s great to see a diverse group of astronaut candidates, especially with such unique backgrounds. Looking forward to seeing what they achieve!
Absolutely, it’s a thrilling time for NASA! The inclusion of a SpaceX crew member highlights the growing collaboration between private companies and government agencies in space exploration. This could lead to innovative missions in the near future!
You’re right, it really is an exciting time! The collaboration between NASA and private companies like SpaceX is paving the way for more innovative space missions. It will be interesting to see how these new candidates contribute to future explorations.