NASA is now accepting applications for its astronaut program, and the position is open to all qualified U.S. citizens.
The application period is set from December 14, 2015 to February 18, 2016. NASA hopes to announce the new astronauts in mid-2017. Potential astronauts could be flying on the International Space Station (ISS), two new commercial spacecrafts, and NASA's Orion deep-space exploration vehicle.
"This next group of American space explorers will inspire the Mars generation to reach for new heights, and help us realize the goal of putting boot prints on the Red Planet,” said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. “Those selected for this service will fly on U.S. made spacecraft from American soil, advance critical science, and research aboard the International Space Station, and help push the boundaries of technology in the proving ground of deep space."
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The application period is set from December 14, 2015 to February 18, 2016. NASA hopes to announce the new astronauts in mid-2017. Potential astronauts could be flying on the International Space Station (ISS), two new commercial spacecrafts, and NASA's Orion deep-space exploration vehicle.
"This next group of American space explorers will inspire the Mars generation to reach for new heights, and help us realize the goal of putting boot prints on the Red Planet,” said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. “Those selected for this service will fly on U.S. made spacecraft from American soil, advance critical science, and research aboard the International Space Station, and help push the boundaries of technology in the proving ground of deep space."
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