NASA Finalizing List of Astronauts For the Artemis Moon Mission

NASA Finalizing , List of Astronauts For , the Artemis Moon Mission.

The Byte reports that NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon, has already begun the selection process of assembling the mission's crew.

For the first time in 50 years, NASA is planning a crewed orbital mission in 2024 and an actual moon landing in 2025.

The Byte reports that the selection process is typically a clandestine operation, however, CNN was able to get an inside look through a series of interviews with NASA.

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The mission crew is rumored to include Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, the first women to ever do an all-female space walk.

The mission crew is rumored to include Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, the first women to ever do an all-female space walk.

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Reid Wiseman is believed to be the likely chief of the mission.

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Reid Wiseman is believed to be the likely chief of the mission.

According to CNN, Army pilot Anne McClain, and Stephanie Wilson, the most senior astronaut named, will likely also join the crew.

According to CNN, Army pilot Anne McClain, and Stephanie Wilson, the most senior astronaut named, will likely also join the crew.

The internationally-funded mission will also include Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

However, according to former astronaut Garrett Reisman, NASA's final selection process includes some surprising requirements.

The problem is it can be influenced by trivial things, like what size spacesuit you wear.

If there is only a medium and a large and you need the extra-large, you’re screwed.

You’re not going to get assigned to the mission.

, Garrett Reisman, Former NASA astronaut, via 'The Byte'.

It can be crazy, little things that dictate how it all comes out and it’s not always the most equitable or transparent process, Garrett Reisman, Former NASA astronaut, via 'The Byte'