# NASA seeks moon astronauts

> NASA opens applications for next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon.
- Title: NASA seeks moon astronauts · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: NASA opens applications for next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon.
- Keywords: nasa, moon, artemis, astronauts, applications, space, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/science/2026/nov/08/nasa-astronauts-moon-applications-open
- Published: 2026-11-08T16:54:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nasa, moon, artemis, astronauts, applications, space, science
## NASA opens moon astronaut applications
NASA seeks new astronauts to live and work on the moon starting in 2028.
## Applications close 3 December
Applicants must submit by 11.59pm ET on Thursday, 3 December, for NASA's next astronaut class.
## NASA selects astronauts for moon base
NASA expects final selection in late 2027 to begin training next class of astronauts.
## Key takeaway

NASA seeks astronauts who can live and work on the moon to shape humanity's future in space.