NASA’s newest class of astronauts has officially graduated.
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The 10 graduates were honored during a ceremony at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Tuesday.
They were selected for training in 2021, from a pool of over 12,000 applicants.
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Of the new astronauts selected by NASA, one of them is a Florida native.
Luke Delaney, born in Miami and a graduate of the University of North Florida, was a test pilot for the Marine Corps before applying to become a NASA astronaut. He loves nature and spending time outdoors with his family. https://t.co/Qe0EnrmFBg pic.twitter.com/9A1234rSlb
— NASA (@NASA) March 5, 2024
Astronaut Luke Delaney was born in Miami and served as a test pilot for the Marine Corps.
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NASA officials said it is now accepting applications for its next group of astronaut candidates.
We're seeking the next class of @NASA_Astronauts. Candidates could fly on Artemis missions to the Moon and, eventually, Mars. Will you be one of them?
— NASA (@NASA) March 5, 2024
Applications to #BeAnAstronaut are open through April 2, 2024. Start yours at https://t.co/nurYiiWxmx. pic.twitter.com/WsLcSbnrM2
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