NASA opens applications for next class of astronauts
The U.S. space agency is recruiting for its Artemis program, which aims to return people to the moon, with applications open until December 3.
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What happened
NASA has opened applications for its next astronaut class, seeking recruits who could live and work on the moon, help establish a lunar base and pave the way for missions to Mars. Applications are due on December 3. The agency says it needs more people because it has only 32 active astronauts while its Artemis program planned lunar work exceeds what the current corps can handle.
Why it matters
The agency says successful candidates would help shape humanity's future in space. Reports also say the recruitment follows new changes that may open eligibility to more candidates, including osteopaths and nurses.
Timeline
- Nov 8, 11:50 AM ET: NASA announced that applications are open for its next generation of astronauts, with a December 3 deadline.
- Nov 9, 3:53 PM ET: NASA said its expanding Artemis program has more lunar work planned than its 32 active astronauts can handle.
- Nov 10, 7:00 AM ET: NASA is recruiting applicants for a salary of $164,395 a year, and candidates must meet strict standards to qualify.
Coverage
- NASA is paying $164,000 for people to live on the Moon (geekspin.co)
- NASA opens applications for a job unlike any other (LatiNation)
- Want to go to the moon? NASA is seeking new astronauts (Los Angeles Times)
- NASA Is Recruiting Astronauts Who May Live And Work On A Moon Base. You May Even Qualify This Time, Following New Changes To Recruitment (iflscience.com)
- NASA needs more astronauts for moon missions and beyond. You can apply now, but only until Dec. 3 (space.com)
- NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon (NPR)
- Want to go to the moon? NASA is hiring astronauts for its Artemis program (aol.com)
- Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon (The Guardian)
- Want to fly to the moon? NASA looking for new astronauts (Spectrum News)
- Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program (Seattle Times)
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