NASA has chosen 10 exceptional astronaut candidates.
Their diverse backgrounds in science, engineering, medicine, and aviation will fuel missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars. After completing years of rigorous training, they could play leading roles in humanity’s next giant leaps in space exploration.
NASA Unveils New Astronaut Class for 2025
NASA introduced 10 new astronaut candidates on Monday after selecting them from a highly competitive pool of more than 8,000 applicants across the country.
Over the next two years, the group will undergo intensive training before becoming eligible for future flight assignments that support scientific research and exploration missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.
During a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Acting Administrator Sean Duffy welcomed the 2025 astronaut candidate class.
“I’m honored to welcome the next generation of American explorers to our agency! More than 8,000 people applied – scientists, pilots, engineers, dreamers from every corner of this nation.
The 10 men and women sitting here today embody the truth that in America, regardless of where you start, there is no limit to what a determined dreamer can achieve – even going to space,” said Duffy. “Together, we’ll unlock the Golden Age of exploration.”
