[1] According to NASA astronaut Kathleen Rubins, "it's… a reflection of how many really talented women are in science and engineering these days.

"[4] The team consists of eight people, Jessica Meir, Ph.D., Major Nicole Mann, Lt.

On April 9, 1959 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the finalists for Astronaut Group 1.

A requirement for selection to the astronaut program is to have United States citizenship and a degree in science, engineering or math.

In addition, three years of professional experience for non-pilots and at least 1000 hours of jet flight time for pilots is required.

They also undergo strenuous survival training including scuba certification and swim test qualifications.

Glover flew on SpaceX Crew-1, and Mann and Cassada were subsequently reassigned to Crew Dragon due to delays to Boeing Starliner entering service.