NASA announces its new class of astronaut candidates at Johnson Space Center in Houston on Monday. (Photo By NASA)

NASA announces its new class of astronaut candidates at Johnson Space Center in Houston on Monday. (Photo By NASA)

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NASA’s New Astronaut Class: A Historic Leap Toward the Moon and Mars

Houston’s legacy as “Space City, U.S.A.” continues as NASA announces its newest class of astronauts. For the first time, women outnumber men, reflecting a future of innovation, equity, and exploration. From Houston natives to space pioneers, these ten astronauts are set to train for missions that will take humanity back to the moon—and beyond.