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NASA Seeks Moon Base Explorers: Apply Now!
9 Nov
Summary
- Applicants need a STEM master's degree and U.S. citizenship.
- The application window closes December 3, 2026.
- Contracts for lunar transport are valued at $10 billion.
NASA is actively recruiting explorers for its Artemis program, seeking individuals to help establish a lunar base and pave the way for future crewed missions to Mars. The call for applications was issued on Saturday, opening a window for interested U.S. citizens to pursue their aspirations of living and working beyond Earth.
To qualify, applicants must hold a master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution and be U.S. citizens. The deadline for submitting applications is December 3, 2026, with new astronaut selections anticipated in late 2027. These selected individuals will undergo rigorous training for lunar surface operations.
Concurrently, NASA has initiated the bidding process for new lunar base transportation contracts under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program's second phase. This 10-year initiative has a maximum value of $10 billion and will involve companies tasked with managing and operating landers for payload delivery to the Moon.
