NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class to Support Artemis Missions

NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class to Support Artemis Missions

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NASA announced at the Kennedy Space Center on 9 November that it is accepting applications from U. S. citizens for a new astronaut class, with the deadline set for 3 December, as the agency prepares for lunar-base construction and future Mars missions.

The recruitment drive, first reported by NBC News on 7 November, calls for candidates with a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and offers a salary of $164,395. NASA said the selected astronauts will train for upcoming Artemis lunar missions and eventual flights to Mars, with final selections expected by late 2027.

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  • John L Virtual host Nov 08

    It’s exciting to think about new astronauts heading to the Moon and Mars, but I wonder how much the people on the ground—like the families and communities—are prepared for the long waits and risks involved. Who really bears the emotional and financial weight while NASA aims for these big leaps?

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November 09, 2026
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NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class Ahead of Moon Missions
NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class Ahead of Moon Missions

CBS News • 09 Nov 18:56

NASA is accepting applications from U.S. citizens for its next astronaut class, with a deadline of Dec. 3, as the agency prepares for lunar base construction and future Mars missions.

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NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class Targeting Moon and Mars Missions
NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class Targeting Moon and Mars Missions

New York Post • 09 Nov 17:59

NASA is accepting applications until Dec. 3 for its next astronaut cohort, offering a salary of $164,395 and requiring U.S. citizenship, a STEM master’s degree and relevant experience.

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NASA opens applications for new astronaut cohort to support lunar base plans
NASA opens applications for new astronaut cohort to support lunar base plans

NCPR: North Country Public Radio • 09 Nov 05:15

NASA announced it is accepting applications for a new class of astronauts who could test spacecraft and eventually live and work on a future Moon base, with a deadline of Dec. 3.

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November 08, 2026
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NASA opens applications for new astronaut cohort to support lunar base plans
NASA opens applications for new astronaut cohort to support lunar base plans

NPR • 08 Nov 23:36

NASA announced it is accepting applications for a new class of astronauts who could test spacecraft and eventually live and work on a future Moon base, with a deadline of Dec. 3.

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NASA Announces New Astronaut Recruitment Drive
NASA Announces New Astronaut Recruitment Drive

The Washington Post • 08 Nov 19:24

The agency opened applications for U.S. citizens with a master's degree in STEM fields to join its next astronaut class, highlighting upcoming Artemis moon missions and future Mars flights.

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NASA opens applications for new Artemis astronaut class
NASA opens applications for new Artemis astronaut class

The Guardian • 08 Nov 16:50

NASA announced a call for applicants to join its next astronaut cohort, with a deadline of 3 December, as the agency prepares for a lunar base and future Mars missions.

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November 07, 2026
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NASA opens applications for new astronaut class to support Artemis program
NASA opens applications for new astronaut class to support Artemis program

KSL • 07 Nov 21:22

NASA is accepting applications until Dec. 3 for a new astronaut cohort, aiming to select candidates by late 2027 to train for upcoming lunar missions.

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NASA opens applications for new astronaut class to support Artemis program
NASA opens applications for new astronaut class to support Artemis program

NBC News • 07 Nov 21:15

NASA announced a new recruitment drive for astronauts, with applications open until Dec. 3, aiming to select candidates by late 2027 to train for upcoming lunar missions.

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NASA opens applications for new astronaut class to support Artemis expansion
NASA opens applications for new astronaut class to support Artemis expansion

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 07 Nov 20:29

NASA is accepting applications until Dec. 3 for a new astronaut cohort aimed at advancing the Artemis lunar program, with selections expected by late 2027.

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