Nasa seeks new class of astronauts as US nears return to crewed space missions
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#SJVK)
Space agency says astronauts will pave the way for putting humans on the surface of Mars, as it accepts applications for the first time since 2011
A new class of astronauts is being sought by Nasa, now that a return to crewed missions from American soil is on the horizon.
The US space agency said it would accept applications for its astronaut corps from 14 December to mid-February 2016 and announce the successful candidates in mid-2017.
