NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon

NPR News Nov 8, 2026 00:00 1 min read 1 reads

NASA needs more recruits in order to return to the moon after being gone more than half a century.

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NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon November 8, 20266:36 PM ET

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The NASA logo is seen at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Houston. Karen Warren/AP hide caption

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If you have dreams of going to the moon, you now have a chance. NASA is accepting applications for those interested in becoming an astronaut.

The candidates selected to be astronauts would not only test spacecraft but would also live and work on the moon in a future moon base, said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in a statement released on Saturday.

NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon

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