Private Astronaut Mission (PAM) Commander Eligibility Update

NASA is updating the eligibility requirements for the Private Astronaut Mission (PAM) Commander role. The Agency is removing the requirement that a PAM Commander be a former NASA (U.S.) flown Government astronaut with U.S. Operating Segment (USOS) experience. This change aims to better align with the evolving commercial capabilities supporting low Earth orbit (LEO) missions and to ensure a robust and competitive commercial spaceflight marketplace. Key points of this update include: • The removal of the requirement for a PAM Commander to have USOS experience • The removal of the requirement for a PAM Commander Alternate to be a current or former flown astronaut with USOS experience • The goal of facilitating a robust and competitive commercial spaceflight marketplace