- Nasa is recruiting a new class of astronauts who could become the first humans to live on a lunar base and prepare for future crewed trips to Mars.
- The recruitment drive supports the Artemis programme, which aims to land humans on the Moon and establish a permanent presence beyond Earth.
- Applicants must be US citizens with a master's degree in a STEM field or relevant professional experience, and must pass rigorous physical and skills evaluations.
- Applications close on 3 December, with successful candidates due to be chosen in late 2027 before starting their candidate training.
- Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman highlighted that the chosen recruits could walk on the Moon and help pioneer systems to carry crews to Mars.
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