A new astronaut from Leesburg will be joining NASA. Adam Fuhrmann graduated from Heritage High School in Leesurg. | WUSA 9

Last week, we announced our new class of astronaut candidates: 10 pilots, scientists, doctors, and explorers from across the United States. They're starting two years of intensive training, after which they'll be eligible for missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond. Come join the journey with us—follow our new candidates on social media: https://go.nasa.gov/4mLeL7j | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration