Historic Announcement on the Horizon

NASA is gearing up for a monumental moment! Next month, the agency will introduce its new class of astronaut candidates, and you won’t want to miss it. Mark your calendars for September 22, when the unveiling will occur live from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston at 12:30 p.m. EDT.

How to Tune In!

Join the excitement as the event will be streamed across various platforms including NASA+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, NASA's YouTube channel, and their X account. If possible, Space.com will also provide live coverage.

From Thousands to a Chosen Few

After an exhaustive selection process that began with an astounding 8,000 applicants, the candidates chosen for the 2025 astronaut class are set to embark on a rigorous two-year training program at NASA, preparing them for the extraordinary missions that lie ahead.

Exciting Briefings on Artemis 2!

But that's not all! Following the astronaut announcement, NASA will host several media briefings focusing on the Artemis 2 mission, which aims to send four astronauts on an orbit around the Moon as early as April 2026. Catch these insightful sessions on September 23 and 24, streamed live on NASA's YouTube channel.

Meet the Pioneers of Artemis 2

Among the Artemis 2 crew are distinguished astronauts, including Reid Wiseman as the commander, Victor Glover as the pilot, Christina Koch as mission specialist, and Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency. Notably, Glover will make history as the first Black astronaut to embark on a moon mission, while Koch will claim the title of the first woman—and Hansen will be the first non-American to take this groundbreaking journey.

Schedule of Events

Here’s what you can expect during the Artemis 2 briefings: **September 23:** - **11 a.m. EDT:** Mission overview briefing featuring top officials from NASA, including Lakiesha Hawkins and launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson. - **1 p.m. EDT:** Science and technology briefing with key figures like Artemis 2 mission manager Matt Ramsey. **September 24:** - **10 a.m. EDT:** A crew news conference where you’ll hear from the heroic astronauts set to make history.

Don't Miss Out!

The future of space travel looks bright with this new class of astronauts. Stay tuned for these thrilling announcements and historic missions that will surely inspire generations to come!