HOUSTON (KIAH)- Monday, NASA introduced its 2025 class of astronaut candidates, chosen from a staggering pool of over 8,000 applicants, including a Houston native. Officials say the candidates were selected based on a range of criteria, including advanced degrees in engineering, science, or mathematics. While having extensive experience in their respective fields.

“It’s an exciting time to be here, and I couldn’t be more honored”, said Anna Menon, 2025 Astronaut Candidate and Houston Native.

The ten set to embark on a new journey are Ben Bailey, Lauren Edgar, Adam Fuhrmann, Cameron Jones, Yuri Kubo, Rebecca Lawler, Anna Menon, Imelda Muller, Erin Overcash, and Katherine Spies, a first class with more women than men.

Once certified, they’ll be eligible to join missions to the Internation

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