What Happened
Ten explorers are currently training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to become flight-eligible astronauts. Selected in 2025, the astronaut candidates are building the technical and operational skills needed for future missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and eventually Mars.
Why It Matters
Now, NASA’s newest astronaut candidates have a class name: the Platypi. The 2025 Astronaut Candidate class in front of NASA’s Space Exploration Vehicle and Ground Test Unit rover at NASA’s Johnson Space Center Rock Yard in Houston.
Key Details
- NASA/James Blair The name was selected by the previous astronaut candidate class, known as the Flies.
- Members of that group came together to choose a name that reflected the range of skills and personalities they saw in the new candidates.
- NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Chris Birch helped facilitate the discussions. “They’re like the Swiss Army knife of candidates,” Menon said.
- “They can use just about any tool to solve any problem or challenge they face. They’re unassuming and incredibly kind, but extremely capable.” A behind-the-scenes look at the day NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate class on Sept.
Background Context
Ten explorers are currently training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to become flight-eligible astronauts. Selected in 2025, the astronaut candidates are building the technical and operational skills needed for future missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and eventually Mars. Now, NASA’s newest astronaut candidates have a class name: the Platypi. The 2025 Astronaut Candidate class in front of NASA’s Space Exploration Vehicle and Ground Test Unit rover at NASA’s Johnson Space Center Rock Yard in Houston. NASA/James Blair The name was selected by the previous astronaut candidate class, known as the Flies. Members of that
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