University of North Florida issued the following announcement on Dec. 7.
University of North Florida alum U.S. Marine Corps Maj. (retired.) Luke Delaney is one of 10 new astronaut candidates chosen by NASA to join the first new astronaut class in four
years.
Delaney, who received his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from UNF, was chosen from a field of more than 12,000 applicants to represent the United States and work for
humanity’s benefit in space.
Delaney is a Florida native who holds degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering, and was a distinguished naval aviator participating in exercises throughout the Asia
Pacific region and conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As a test pilot, he executed numerous flights evaluating weapon system integrations,
and served as a test pilot instructor. At the time of his selection as an astronaut candidate, Delaney worked as a Research Pilot at NASA’s Langley Research Center where he
supported airborne science missions.
He will report for duty in January 2022 to begin two years of training. Upon completion, he may be assigned to missions that involve performing research aboard the space station,
launching from American soil on spacecraft built by commercial companies, as well as deep space missions to destinations including the Moon on NASA’s Orion spacecraft and
Space Launch System rocket.
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