NASA Opens Recruitment For New Astronaut Class
· Technology · CBS News, France 24
NASA is currently accepting applications for its next class of astronauts, with a deadline of December 3 at midnight ET. Selected candidates will be based at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and will earn an annual salary of $164,395. The agency is seeking individuals with advanced degrees in engineering, biological or physical sciences, computer science, or mathematics, or those who have completed a recognized test pilot school by July 2027. Applicants must also possess at least three years of professional experience in their chosen discipline. These new recruits will support upcoming missions, including the development of a lunar base and future crewed expeditions to Mars.
Why it matters
This recruitment drive is essential for staffing the long-term Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon and eventually reach Mars.
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