NASA Is Ready To Find Its Next Class Of Astronaut

NASA is preparing for a mission back to the moon and is seeking US citizens with a master's degree in a STEM field or significant pilot experience to join the Artemis generation. The program aims to land the first woman and another man on the moon by 2024. Applications open on March 2, offering a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting era in human spaceflight.

What are the educational and experience requirements for aspiring astronauts according to NASA?

• A high school diploma and five years of professional experience

• A PhD in a STEM field and 1,000 hours of pilot in command flight experience

• A master's degree in a STEM field and two years of professional experience

• A bachelor's degree in any field and 500 hours of flight experience

What is the primary goal of the Artemis generation program?

• To establish a permanent base on Mars

• To land the first woman and another man on the moon by 2024

• To develop new space tourism opportunities

• To send a crewed mission to the International Space Station

When will NASA start accepting applications for the next class of astronauts?

• February 14

• January 1

• March 2

• April 10

Who is the NASA administrator mentioned in the transcript?

• Michael Griffin

• Bill Nelson

• Jim Bridenstine

• Charles Bolden

What does NASA describe the current time in human spaceflight as?

• An incredible time

• A transitional era

• A routine phase

• A challenging period