Overview

• NASA welcomed its newest class of Artemis astronauts, with 10 graduates now eligible for flight assignments, including missions to the International Space Station, the moon, and Mars.
• The astronaut graduates were selected from over 12,000 applicants in 2021 and completed more than two years of rigorous training in spacewalking, robotics, space station systems, and more.
• NASA has opened applications for the next round of astronaut candidates, seeking individuals ready to explore the cosmos and participate in future lunar and Martian missions.
• Two astronauts from the United Arab Emirates also graduated alongside the NASA astronauts, highlighting the international collaboration in space exploration.
• The new astronaut class, nicknamed 'The Flies,' brings a diverse set of skills and backgrounds to NASA's astronaut corps, including fighter pilots, scientists, engineers, and a doctor.