From Sammamish to space: meet NASA’s new astronaut candidate
NASA announced its next batch of potential astronauts this week. Out of 8,000 applicants, just ten were chosen to attend the two year training program, including Lauren Edgar from Sammamish. When those astronaut candidates complete the training, they will be eligible for missions to low earth orbit, the moon, and Mars.
Guest:
Lauren Edgar, NASA astronaut candidate
Relevant Links:
NASA Selects All-American 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates
NASA Astronaut Candidate Lauren A. Edgar
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