After nearly two decades studying the moon and Mars for NASA, Lauren Edgar has been selected for the 2025 astronaut class. Edgar, who guided rover missions and helped design lunar science for the Artemis program, will now train to fly to space herself. This diverse group of future astronauts will undergo intensive training for missions to the moon and Mars. Edgar expressed excitement and surprise at her selection, emphasizing the importance of diverse backgrounds in human exploration.

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