{
  "id": 19822271,
  "title": "Apply to be a Moonwalker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/apply-to-be-a-moonwalker",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-13T14:54:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/houston-we-have-a-podcast/apply-to-be-a-moonwalker/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's Johnson Space Center, episode 445: Apply to Be a Moonwalker. I'm Gary Jordan and I'm your host today. In this podcast, we bring in the experts, scientists, engineers, and astronauts to give you an insight into the world of human spaceflight. Recently, we received a question asking how to become an astronaut. We spoke with several astronauts about this question, and it seems there's no single path to follow. NASA is currently accepting applications for its newest class of astronauts until December 3rd, 2026. To help you understand the process better, we've brought in two experts: NASA astronaut Nichole \"Vapor\" Stilwell and Acting Human Resources Director Tamsin Abotteen. Both have valuable insights to share about the astronaut application process and what it takes to join NASA's next class of explorers.",
  "summary": "NASA astronaut Nichole Stilwell and Acting Human Resources Director Tamsin Abotteen discuss the astronaut application process and what it takes to join NASA’s next class of explorers. Episode 445. The post Apply to be a Moonwalker appeared first on NASA Science .",
  "key_points": [
    "NASA accepting applications for new astronaut class until December 3, 2026",
    "Experts Nichole Vapor Stilwell and Tamsin Abotteen share insights",
    "Podcast provides guidance on astronaut application process"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}