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NASA Unveils 2025 Astronaut Candidates from 8,000 Applicants

9/30/2025

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NASA announced the 2025 astronaut candidate class on September 22, 2025, at Johnson Space Center in Houston; ten candidates were selected from over 8,000 applicants.
They will train nearly two years, focusing on space health, first aid, piloting, and survival.
Acting Administrator Sean Duffy highlighted diverse backgrounds; media interactions are set for October 3, 2025, with simulations and robotics training.

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NASA announced the 2025 astronaut candidate class on September 22, 2025, at Johnson Space Center in Houston; ten candidates were selected from over 8,000 applicants.
They will train nearly two years, focusing on space health, first aid, piloting, and survival.
Acting Administrator Sean Duffy highlighted diverse backgrounds; media interactions are set for October 3, 2025, with simulations and robotics training.