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NASAが宇宙飛行士を募集 月の基地で働くかも、前回は8000人以上から10人
NASA Opens Applications for Astronauts Who Could Walk on the Moon
1NASA has begun accepting applications for its next group of astronauts, who may go on to walk on the moon and work at a future Moon Base. The agency announced the search on November 7, and applications will close on December 3.
2NASA plans to send crews to the area near the moon's South Pole, with each mission harder than the last. The goal is to help people stay on the moon for the long term and to get ready for future trips with astronauts to Mars. The new astronauts will learn to walk in space, study moon rocks and fly fast, powerful jets. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said those selected could set foot on the moon and help develop the systems that may one day take astronauts to Mars.
3Competition for the job is fierce. NASA's previous call for applications, in 2024, drew more than 8,000 people. Only 10 were selected as astronaut candidates in 2025, which works out to more than 800 applicants for every place. That group is now partway through a training program that lasts nearly two years.
4The requirements are strict. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and usually need a master's degree in STEM, such as engineering or computer science. They also need three or more years of work in a related field and must pass NASA's medical tests for long space flights.
5NASA has picked a total of 370 astronaut candidates since its first group in the 1960s. There are now 32 astronauts on active duty at NASA, and the agency expects to make its final choice for the new group in late 2027.
Words 単語
| applicationsB1 | 名 | 応募、申しこみ（application の複数形）written requests to get a job or place |
| fierceB2 | 形 | 激しいvery strong and hard |
| candidatesB2 | 名 | 候補者（candidate の複数形）people who may be picked for a job |
| requirementsB1 | 名 | 必要な条件（requirement の複数形）things you must have or do |
| strictA1 | 形 | きびしいnot allowing people to break rules |
| degreeA2 | 名 | 学位what a university gives you after you finish study |
| crewsB2 | 名 | 乗組員たち（crew の複数形）groups of people who work together on a ship or spacecraft |
| powerfulA2 | 形 | 強力なhaving a lot of strength or force |
| goalA1 | 名 | 目的、目標something you want to do in the future |
| selectedB1 | 動 | 選ばれた（select の過去分詞）picked carefully from a group |
単語のレベル：CEFR-J（『CEFR-J Wordlist Version 1.6』 東京外国語大学投野由紀夫研究室. （URL: https://www.cefr-j.org/download.html より 2026年8月ダウンロード））
1. Reading Quiz 本文の内容に合うものを選ぼう
When will applications close?
A. November 7B. Late 2027C. December 3D. Sometime in 2025
What is one goal of NASA's missions near the moon's South Pole?
A. To get ready for future trips with astronauts to MarsB. To bring the moon closer to EarthC. To find a new planetD. To build a hotel for tourists
How many people applied in 2024?
A. Exactly 800B. More than 8,000C. About 370D. Only 32
Which is NOT a requirement in the article?
A. Being a U.S. citizenB. Passing medical testsC. Three years of work in a related fieldD. Speaking three languages
How many astronauts are on active duty at NASA now?
A. 10B. 370C. 800D. 32
2. True or False 正しければ T、違っていれば F
( ) The new astronauts will learn to study moon rocks.
( ) The 10 people chosen in 2025 have already finished their training.
( ) Applicants usually need a master's degree in STEM.
( ) NASA has chosen more than 1,000 astronaut candidates since the 1960s.
3. Fill in the Blanks 下の語から選んで空らんをうめよう（形を変えずに）
fierceapplicationsdegreerequirementscrewscandidates
NASA plans to send _____ to the area near the moon's South Pole, with each mission harder than the last.
The _____ are strict.
Only 10 were selected as astronaut _____ in 2025, which works out to more than 800 applicants for every place.
NASA has begun accepting _____ for its next group of astronauts, who may go on to walk on the moon and work at a future Moon Base.
Competition for the job is _____.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and usually need a master's _____ in STEM, such as engineering or computer science.
4. Word Order 語を並べかえて正しい文にしよう
( job / the / fierce / is / for / Competition ) .
( NASA's / applications, / 8,000 / previous / for / in / more / call / drew / people / 2024, / than ) .
( The / are / strict / requirements ) .
5. Think and Write 英語で答えてみよう
Do you think it is worth sending people to live on the moon? Give your reasons.（人を月に住まわせるために送ることに価値があると思いますか？理由を述べてください。）
Which skill would be most important for an astronaut at a Moon Base, and why?（月の基地で働く宇宙飛行士にとって、いちばん大事な力は何だと思いますか？それはなぜ？）
Answers 解答
1. (1) C (2) A (3) B (4) D (5) D
2. (1) T (2) F (3) T (4) F
3. (1) crews (2) requirements (3) candidates (4) applications (5) fierce (6) degree
4.
- Competition for the job is fierce.
- NASA's previous call for applications, in 2024, drew more than 8,000 people.
- The requirements are strict.
全文訳
1NASAが次の宇宙飛行士グループの応募の受け付けを始めました。選ばれた人は、やがて月を歩き、将来の月の基地で働くかもしれません。NASAは11月7日に募集を発表し、応募は12月3日に締め切られます。
2NASAは、月の南極の近くへ宇宙飛行士たちを送る計画で、任務は回を追うごとにむずかしくなります。目的は、人が長いあいだ月にいられるようにすることと、将来、宇宙飛行士が火星へ行くのに備えることです。新しい宇宙飛行士は、宇宙遊泳をしたり、月の岩を調べたり、速くて強力なジェット機を飛ばしたりする訓練を受けます。NASAのジャレッド・アイザックマン長官は、選ばれた人はいつか月に降り立ち、人を火星へ運ぶしくみ作りに力を貸せるかもしれないと述べました。
3この仕事をめぐる競争は、とても激しいです。NASAが前回2024年に募集したときには、8,000人以上が応募しました。2025年に宇宙飛行士の候補に選ばれたのはわずか10人で、1つの席に800人以上が応募した計算になります。そのグループは、いまも2年近く続く訓練の途中です。
4応募の条件はきびしいものです。応募する人はアメリカの市民でなければならず、ふつうは工学やコンピューター科学など、理系（STEM）の分野の修士号が必要です。さらに、関係のある分野での3年以上の仕事と、長い宇宙飛行のためのNASAの健康検査の合格が必要です。
5NASAは、1960年代の最初のグループから合わせて370人の宇宙飛行士の候補を選んできました。いまNASAで現役の宇宙飛行士は32人で、NASAは2027年の終わりごろに新しいグループを最終的に決める予定です。
文法ポイント：非制限用法の関係代名詞 which（前の文の内容を受ける）
コンマのあとの which は、前の文全体の内容を受けて「そしてそれは～」と説明を足すことができる。本文の Only 10 were selected ..., which works out to more than 800 applicants for every place. では、which が「10人しか選ばれなかったこと」を受けている。
出典：NASA、NASA Watch、NASA ほか（記事は原田英語の時事英語ジュニアのオリジナル）｜https://www.haradaeigo.com/jijieigo-junior/news/2026-11-09-nasa-astronauts-moon-base/