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NASA opens applications for 25th astronaut class; pilots have until Dec. 3 to apply

NASA is recruiting for its 25th astronaut class, with applications due Dec. 3. Applicants need a STEM master’s degree, three years of experience and 20/20 corrected vision; the listed annual salary is $164,395. Recent classes selected roughly one candidate in every 750 to 1,525 applicants.

Discovered 2026-11-12T02:28:09.681651-08:00 | 2026-11-12T02:28:09.681651-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

The $164,395 salary and stated education, experience and vision requirements define the entry threshold for a rare NASA career path; pilots considering a move to the astronaut corps face a Dec. 3 deadline.
Recent selection rates of about one in 750 to one in 1,525 applicants underscore the intense competition for astronaut positions and the scale of the candidate pool.

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