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NASA opens astronaut applications for Moon and Mars missions while Voyager 1 nears a light-day from Earth.
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NASA opens astronaut applications for Moon and Mars missions while Voyager 1 nears a light-day from Earth.
NASA's astronaut recruitment drive puts the agency's candidate qualifications in the spotlight as applications open for the next class.
NASA opened applications on November 7, 2026, for its 25th astronaut class, seeking recruits to live and work on the Moon under the Artemis program with a December 3 deadline.
NASA opens astronaut applications for the Artemis program, targeting STEM professionals for future Moon missions.
NASA is accepting applications for its next astronaut class through Dec. 3 to support Artemis moon missions and future Mars flights.