NASA recruits astronauts for Moon missions
NASA is seeking more astronauts to live and work on the Moon as it prepares for a return after more than half a century, NPR reported. The recruitment drive is intended to expand the agency's crew pool for long-duration lunar operations, adding personnel needed to move from individual missions toward a sustained presence.
Why it matters
Building a larger astronaut corps is a practical requirement for turning renewed lunar flights into continuing exploration and research.
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Part of the November 9, 2026 brief.