An Interview with Katherine Spies (MDE ’19), NASA Astronaut Candidate

In September 2025, NASA introduced its newest class of astronaut candidates. From a field of more than 8,000 applicants, ten people were chosen—including Katherine Spies (MDE ’19).

Read the full interview between Katherine Spies and Krista Sykes: https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/2026/02/katherine-spies-astronaut-interview-nasa-harvard/