NASA’s 2025 astronaut candidate class, introduced in September 2025, has reached the halfway mark of its comprehensive two-year training curriculum. The ten candidates are currently undergoing specialized instruction at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to prepare for future deep-space exploration, including Artemis lunar missions.
Geological training has been a primary focus, with candidates conducting field studies at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico and participating in collaborative research in Iceland. These exercises are designed to refine skills in navigation, sample collection, and geologic observation, which are essential for lunar surface operations.
The candidates are also engaged in extensive flight training, utilizing high-altitude WB-57 research aircraft and T-38 supersonic jets to improve coordination and adaptability. This flight preparation includes sessions in altitude chambers, where trainees experience simulated pressure conditions ranging from sea level to near-vacuum environments to practice safety protocols.
Survival training remains a critical component of the program. Candidates are utilizing the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory for water survival drills, which serve to bolster teamwork and emergency decision-making. Beyond physical and technical training, the class is participating in Russian language courses, cross-cultural instruction, and maintenance training for spacecraft systems.
Upon completing the program in 2027, the candidates will join the active astronaut corps, becoming eligible for assignments aboard the International Space Station or future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Source: NASA
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