LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- NASA introduced its newest class of astronauts, and two of them are from Kentuckiana.

Erin Overcash, 34, is from Goshen, Kentucky, and Yuri Kubo, 40, is from Columbus, Indiana.

According to a news release from NASA , Overcash graduated from North Oldham High School . She is a lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy and a U.S. Naval Test Pilot School graduate. She has more than 1,300 flight hours in 20 different aircrafts. She also trained full-time at the Olympic Training Center with the USA Rugby Women's National Team.

Overcash is a two-time Kentucky State Champion High Jumper, and is an Ironman Triathlete. She enjoys reading, adventure motorcycling, challenging workouts, and spending time with friends and family. She is married to another naval aviator.

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