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June 18, 2013 01:59 pm -04

NASA picks eight astronaut trainees that may go to asteroids and Mars (video)

NASA picks eight new astronauts that may go to asteroids and Mars

If you like space exploration, you'll want to get used to these eight faces -- odds are that you'll see at least some of them again. They represent NASA's 2013 astronaut candidate class, and they'll start training in August for a chance at going on missions to the International Space Station, asteroids and even Mars. The trainee pool is more eclectic than usual this time around. Half the picks are women, while three of the candidates come from non-military outfits such as Harvard Medical School and NOAA. Check out the full roster after the break.

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