NASA introduces eight new astronaut candidates for future space missions

Space · Published 12 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: A new group of eight astronauts has arrived at Johnson Space Center. Selected from over 6,000 applicants, these candidates are beginning training to help fulfill the goals of NASA's recently announced Global Exploration Roadmap.

The video highlights a significant milestone for NASA as eight new astronaut candidates begin their training at the Johnson Space Center. These individuals were selected from a competitive pool of more than 6,000 applicants.

These explorers may play a key role in executing the objectives set out in the Global Exploration Roadmap, a strategy designed to coordinate ambitious exploration goals between the U.S. and its international partners.

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