NASA Seeks Astronaut Candidates for $152,000 Starting Salary

NASA is seeking new astronaut candidates for the first time in four years.

Competition is always fierce for these roles — in 2020, NASA says there were more than 12,000 applicants for 10 positions — and this year is likely to be a crowded race as well. The US’s return to the moon is providing more exciting opportunities for astronaut missions. And the success of shows such as Apple TV+’s For All Mankind reflects Americans’ resurgent interest in space.