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Who is the most senior position in the NASA Astronaut Corps?

  • NASA Chief Scientist

  • NASA Chief Astronaut

  • NASA Chief Astronaut

  • Mars Program Director

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The most senior position in the NASA Astronaut Corps is the NASA Chief Astronaut. This position is held by a senior astronaut who is responsible for the overall management of the corps and the astronauts' training and safety. The NASA Chief Astronaut also serves as the liaison between the astronauts and NASA management.
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