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NASA welcomed its latest class of next-generation Artemis astronauts in a ceremony Tuesday at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. 10 astronaut graduates are now eligible for flight assignments. The agency also announced the launch of NASA’s next round of astronaut applications.
“Congratulations to NASA’s newest class of astronauts! “We are excited to welcome a new and diverse group of explorers ready to expand humanity’s reach,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Astronauts are the pioneers who will help us launch this new era of exploration, and we need more courageous people to explore the universe, including future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.”
Selected for training in 2021, the astronaut graduates were selected from a pool of more than 12,000 applicants and successfully completed more than two years of required basic training including spacewalking, robotics, space station systems and more.
Graduates may be assigned to missions scheduled to the International Space Station, future commercial space stations, and Artemis expedition missions to the Moon in preparation for Mars.
“Congratulations to NASA and the astronaut graduates,” said Kiran Ahuja, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). “By partnering with OPM, NASA employed an automated and streamlined recruitment process to screen applicants for these coveted roles. OPM is thrilled to continue supporting NASA experts in designing and implementing their recruitment methods.
“It’s an incredible time to be an astronaut flying different types of spacecraft and exploring more destinations,” said Chief Astronaut Joe Acaba. “I am honored to welcome these astronauts, congratulate them on their hard work, and look forward to growing our ranks as we help expand humanity’s reach across the solar system. “
The NASA graduate astronauts are Nicole Ayers of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Marcos Berrios of Guayabo, Puerto Rico; Chris Birch of Gilbert, Arizona; Denise Bunham of Wasilla, Alaska; Luke Delaney of DeBary, Florida; Andre Douglas of Chesapeake, Virginia; Jack Hathaway of South Windsor, Connecticut; Anil Menon of Minneapolis; Chris Williams of Potomac, Maryland, and Jessica Wittner of Clovis, California.
Continuing a long tradition of international partnerships, two astronauts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center’s Nora Almatroushi and Mohammed Almulla, trained with their NASA counterparts for the past two years, as well as graduate Also participated in the function.
It is part of a partnership between NASA and the UAE, which includes collaboration on the International Space Station, NASA’s Artemis missions through the Gateway lunar space station, and other activities on Earth and in space that are supporting groundbreaking science and research. .
To apply to become a NASA astronaut, applicants should visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/779261100
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Josh Finch/Claire O’Shea
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov / claire.a.ostea@nasa.gov
Chelsea Ballart
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
chelsey.n.ballarte@nasa.gov