NASA Selects 10 Astronauts from 8,000 Applicants

NASA has unveiled its newest astronaut class, featuring 10 individuals—six women and four men—selected from over 8,000 applicants, marking the first time women outnumber men in such a cohort. This group includes experienced professionals like a geologist from the Curiosity Mars rover team and a SpaceX engineer, all set to undergo two years of training for future lunar and Martian exploration.

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