NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Crew are seen as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building for Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to board the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft for the Crew-13 mission launch
The application window for the latest class was March 5 to April 16, 2024. The steps in the process are outlined The application window for the next class opened November 7, 2026 with the following steps and tentative timeline outlined below.
- November 7, 2026 – Vacancy Announcement opens
- December 3, 2026 – Vacancy Announcement closes
- December 2026 – April 2027 – Application review
- Spring 2027 – Initial Interviewees brought to Johnson Space Center for interview and selection assessments
- Summer 2027 – Final Interviewees brought to Johnson Space Center for final interviews and selection assessments
- Fall 2027 – Astronaut Candidate Class of 2027 announced
- Winter 2027/2028 – Astronaut Candidate Class of 2027 reports to the Johnson Space Center
Note: The schedule is subject to change, as the timeline may be extended or accelerated based on the number of applicants. All applicants will receive notification after selections are announced.