Astronaut
Candidates
The term astronaut candidate refers to individuals who have been selected by NASA as candidates for the NASA astronaut corps and are currently undergoing a candidacy training program at the Johnson Space Center.
Quick Facts
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.
John H. Glenn, Jr. was the first American to Orbit the Earth.
Sally K. Ride was the first American woman in space.
Guion S. Bluford, Jr. was the first African American astronaut.
Alan B. Shepard, Jr. was the first American in space.
Class of 2025 – NASA Astronaut Group 24
Ben Bailey
Ben Bailey was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in September 2025.
Lauren Edgar
Lauren Edgar was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in September 2025.
Adam Fuhrmann
Adam Fuhrmann was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in September 2025.
Cameron Jones
Cameron Jones was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in September 2025.
Yuri Kubo
Yuri Kubo was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in September 2025.
Rebecca Lawler
Rebecca Lawler was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in September 2025.
Anna Menon
Anna Menon was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in September 2025.
Imelda Muller
Imelda Muller was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in September 2025.
Erin Overcash
Erin Overcash was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in September 2025.
Katherine Spies
Katherine Spies was selected by NASA to join the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in September 2025.
Learn more about the astronaut selection program.
