NASA names 2021 astronaut candidates as it plans for moon missions
The group of would-be astronauts includes four women and reflects a broad stretch of America, from Alaska to Puerto Rico.
NASA announced 10 astronaut candidates on Monday, selecting a group from more than 12,000 applications. The group, which includes four women, will train in hopes of being named to NASA's first human missions to the moon in more than 50 years.
The would-be astronauts reflect a broad stretch of America, from Alaska to Puerto Rico.
"Alone, each candidate has 'the right stuff,' but together they represent the creed of our country: â out of many, one," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, as the agency introduced the new batch of astronaut candidates at an event at Ellington
