Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon

The Guardian UK Sunday 08 November 2026, 16:54 UTC By Keely Aouga 1 min read

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Applications due on 3 December for new generation of explorers who can ‘shape humanity’s future in space’Nasa has launched a callout for a new generation of astronauts as it searches for explorers who could live and work on the moon. Opening applications for the latest expansion of its Artemis program, the US agency said successful candidates would help “shape humanity’s future in space” as it builds a base on the moon and plans the first crewed missions to Mars.

Applications due on 3 December for new generation of explorers who can ‘shape humanity’s future in space’

Nasa has launched a callout for a new generation of astronauts as it searches for explorers who could live and work on the moon.

Opening applications for the latest expansion of its Artemis program, the US agency said successful candidates would help “shape humanity’s future in space” as it builds a base on the moon and plans the first crewed missions to Mars.

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