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Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon

NASA seeks new astronauts for lunar base missions under Artemis program

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NASA opened applications on Saturday for its Artemis program to select explorers who will live and work on a lunar base. The agency plans to finalize candidates by late 2027 to begin training, aiming for a 2028 return of Americans to the moon. Applicants must be US citizens with advanced degrees in STEM, medical qualifications, or pilot experience, and submit forms by December 3.

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Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon

During a Saturday air show at the Kennedy Space Center, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced an open call for new astronauts to support the Artemis program's goal of establishing a lunar base and sending crews to Mars. The agency plans to finalize its selection of candidates by late 2027 to commence their training. This recruitment effort follows the 2024 application cycle, which accepted 10 individuals from over 8,000 applicants in September 2025. Scott Tingle, the chief astronaut and chair of the selection board at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, stated that applicants will join a historic legacy of space explorers. Successful candidates will be tasked with helping to pioneer the systems and operations necessary for future human missions beyond the Moon.

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