NASA Seeks Astronauts for Artemis and Lunar Base

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NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support its Artemis program and a permanent lunar base, AP reports. Applications close Dec. 3; final selection is expected by late 2027, and training is set to start by early 2028, the same year NASA plans to return astronauts to the moon. The agency has 32 active astronauts, while more than 8,000 people applied last time and 10 were selected. Candidates must be US citizens with a college degree and professional experience, and training can take years before a first flight.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00NASA is hiring, and the job could take someone to the moon.

00:03The agency just opened applications for its next astronaut class.

00:07The new recruits will help grow the Artemis program and build a permanent lunar base.

00:11NASA has only 32 active astronauts right now.

00:15Applications are open until December 3rd.

00:17Last time, more than 8,000 people applied, and just 10 made the cut.

00:22The final picks are expected by late 2027.

00:25Training would begin by early 2028.

00:28That's the same year NASA plans to land astronauts on the moon again.

00:32Next summer, Artemis III will practice docking with two lunar landers in Earth orbit.

00:37Then, Artemis IV aims to land two astronauts near the moon's south pole.

00:42Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a college degree and work experience.

00:46This will be NASA's 25th astronaut class since 1959.

00:50The next moonwalkers might be applying right now.

00:53Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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