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NASA Selects Geologist Lauren Edgar for 2025 Astronaut Class

10/4/2025

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Lauren Edgar, a geologist from Sammamish, Washington, was selected for NASA's 2025 astronaut candidate class.
She holds a doctorate from Caltech and has 17 years in mission operations.
Edgar previously served as deputy principal investigator for Artemis III Geology Team.
Stephen Koerner, NASA Johnson Space Center Deputy Director, highlighted training in geology and survival skills.

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Story summary

Lauren Edgar, a geologist from Sammamish, Washington, was selected for NASA's 2025 astronaut candidate class.
She holds a doctorate from Caltech and has 17 years in mission operations.
Edgar previously served as deputy principal investigator for Artemis III Geology Team.
Stephen Koerner, NASA Johnson Space Center Deputy Director, highlighted training in geology and survival skills.