The term astronaut candidate refers to individuals who have been selected by NASA as candidates for the NASA astronaut corps and are currently undergoing a candidacy training program at the Johnson Space Center.
Quick Facts
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.
John H. Glenn, Jr. was the first American to Orbit the Earth.
Sally K. Ride was the first American woman in space.
Guion S. Bluford, Jr. was the first African American astronaut.
Alan B. Shepard, Jr. was the first American in space.
NASA 2021 Astronaut Candidate Announcement at Ellington Field. Photo Date: December 6, 2021. Location: Ellington Field – Hangar 135. Photographer: Robert Markowitz.
Class of 2021 – NASA Astronaut Group 23
Nichole Ayers
Nichole Ayers was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in January 2022.
Marcos Berríos
Marcos Gabriel Berríos was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in January 2022.
Christina Birch
Chris Birch was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in January 2022.
Deniz Burnham
Deniz Burnham was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in January 2022.
Luke Delaney
Luke Delaney was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in January 2022.
Andre Douglas
Andre Douglas was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in January 2022.
Jack Hathaway
Jack Hathaway was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in January 2022.
Anil Menon
Dr. Anil Menon was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in January 2022.
Christopher L. Williams
Chris Williams was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in January 2022.
Jessica Wittner
Jessica Wittner was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in January 2022.
