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NASA introduces its newest astronaut candidate class, Group 24, a diverse group of 10 individuals selected from a pool of over 8,000 applicants. This class immediately makes history as the first in the agency's 60+ year history where women form the majority of the cohort, featuring six women and four men. The candidates begin nearly two years of intensive training, preparing for the complex operations required for missions to the International Space Station, the Moon as part of the Artemis program, and eventually, Mars. This new group embodies the next generation of American explorers, bringing operational expertise and scientific knowledge essential to advancing deep space exploration and cementing a long-term human presence beyond low Earth orbit. The selection marks a significant milestone in gender representation, confirming that in the evolving landscape of space exploration, women take the lead.