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    Be an Astronaut: NASA Seeks Explorers for Future Space Missions
    In anticipation of returning human spaceflight launches to American soil, and in preparation for the agency’s journey to Mars, NASA announced it will soon begin accepting applications for the next class of astronaut candidates. With more human spacecraft in development in the United States today than at any other time in history, future astronauts will launch once again from the Space Coast of Florida on American-made commercial spacecraft, and carry out deep-space exploration missions that will advance a future human mission to Mars.

    The agency will accept applications from Dec. 14 through mid-February and expects to announce candidates selected in mid-2017. Applications for consideration as a NASA Astronaut will be accepted at:

    USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site

    The next class of astronauts may fly on any of four different U.S. vessels during their careers: the International Space Station, two commercial crew spacecraft currently in development by U.S. companies, and NASA’s Orion deep-space exploration vehicle.

    From pilots and engineers, to scientists and medical doctors, NASA selects qualified astronaut candidates from a diverse pool of U.S. citizens with a wide variety of backgrounds.

    “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.”
    Be an Astronaut: NASA Seeks Explorers for Future Space Missions | NASA
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    is there an age cap?

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    I don't think so. There are very senior astronauts in ISS. Maybe if you can handle 2-3 g's for two minutes you're good to go.
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    ^i thought the training is as nerve wracking and as physical as any SF. and they need somebody who has an IQ of above 145.

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    Tamang tama.
    OB, apply na.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by safeorigin View Post
    I don't think so. There are very senior astronauts in ISS. Maybe if you can handle 2-3 g's for two minutes you're good to go.
    I'm sure they were trained in their younger years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by safeorigin View Post
    I don't think so. There are very senior astronauts in ISS. Maybe if you can handle 2-3 g's for two minutes you're good to go.
    I'm sure they were trained in their younger years.

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    Hmmm... I dunno. Some only received training several years after they got their PhD and hiring isn't limited to astronauts...

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