About this image: The 2017 Class of Astronauts participate in graduation ceremonies at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. From left are, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, CSA astronaut Jennifer Sidey-Gibbon, NASA astronauts Frank Rubio, Kayla Barron, Jasmin Moghbeli, Loral O’Hara, Zena Cardman, Raja Chari, Matthew Dominick, Bob Hines and Warren Hoburg.
This is the first class to graduate under the Artemis program, and the 13 astronauts are now eligible for assignments to the International Space Station, Artemis missions to the Moon, and ultimately, missions to Mars.
This is the first class to graduate under the Artemis program, and the 13 astronauts are now eligible for assignments to the International Space Station, Artemis missions to the Moon, and ultimately, missions to Mars.
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The application window for the latest class was March 5 to April 16, 2024. The steps in the process are outlined below. However, the schedule is subject to change, as the timeline may be extended or accelerated based on the number of applicants.
- March 5, 2024 – Vacancy Announcement opens
- April 16, 2024 – Vacancy Announcement closes
- April–May 2024 – Qualifications Review
- June–July 2024 – Qualified Applications reviewed to determine Highly Qualified applicants
- August–September 2024 – Highly Qualified applications reviewed to determine Interviewees
- October–December 2024 – Initial Interviewees brought to Johnson Space Center for initial interview and activities. Interviewees will be selected from the Highly Qualified group
- January 2025 – Finalists determined
- January–April 2025 – Final Interviewees brought to Johnson Space Center for additional interview and final activities
- June 2025 – Astronaut Candidate Class of 2025 announced
- August 2025 – Astronaut Candidate Class of 2025 reports to the Johnson Space Center
Note: Timeline may be extended or accelerated based on the number of applicants. This schedule is subject to change. All applicants will receive a letter after selections are announced.