NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class to Support Artemis Missions

NASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class to Support Artemis Missions

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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NASA Randy Bresnik Frank Rubio SpaceX Blue Origin

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Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
Verdict global: Confirmé Confiance: 91% Affirmations: 1
Résumé

The claim that NASA announced a call for applicants to join its next astronaut cohort on November 8, 2026, with a deadline of December 3, was confirmed. There were no claims that were partially confirmed, refuted, or had insufficient evidence.

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NASA is hiring astronaut candidates. Some could "live and work" on the moon.
NASA is hiring astronaut candidates. Some could "live and work" on the moon.

CBS News • 09 nov. 18h56

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 is hiring aspiring astronauts will work on the Moon
NASA is hiring aspiring astronauts will work on the Moon

New York Post • 09 nov. 17h59

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 is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon
NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon

NCPR: North Country Public Radio • 09 nov. 05h15

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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8 novembre 2026
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NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon
NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon

NPR • 08 nov. 23h36

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 opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts
NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

The Washington Post • 08 nov. 19h24

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

The Guardian • 08 nov. 16h50

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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7 novembre 2026
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Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program

KSL • 07 nov. 21h22

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 is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program

NBC News • 07 nov. 21h15

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 is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 07 nov. 20h29

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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