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- Astronauts - NASA
Astronauts The term “astronaut” derives from the Greek words meaning “star sailor,” and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond The term “astronaut” has been maintained as the title for those selected to join the NASA corps of astronauts who make “star sailing” their career profession
- Astronaut Fact Book - NASA
The NASA Astronaut Fact Book provides information on the 360 explorers who have been selected as astronauts since NASA's first class in 1959
- Astronaut Requirements - NASA
So, What Does It Take To #BeAnAstronaut? Astronaut requirements have changed with NASA’s goals and missions Today, to be considered for an astronaut position, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Be a U S citizen Possess a master’s degree* in a STEM field, including engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, from an accredited
- Become An Astronaut - NASA
Become An Astronaut NASA astronauts have been traveling to space for more than six decades and living there continuously since 2000 Now, NASA’s Artemis program is preparing to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon The Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will carry humans farther into space than they have gone before—for missions to the Moon and
- Active Astronauts - NASA
Active Astronauts The following active astronauts are eligible for flight assignment
- Astronaut Selection Program - NASA
Astronaut Selection More than 8,000 people applied to be an astronaut when NASA last accepted applications in 2024 From that pool, NASA assessed the agency’s needs and mission requirements and selected 10 people to become astronaut candidates They’ll go on to complete about two years of training before the candidates are eligible for flight assignment To date, NASA has selected 370
- La NASA abre plazo de solicitudes para ser astronauta
“Es un momento increíble para ser astronauta, con una gran variedad de naves espaciales que pilotar y más destinos que explorar”, declaró el astronauta jefe Joe Acabá
- Peggy A. Whitson (PH. D. ) - NASA
Peggy A Whitson (Ph D ), an Iowa native, completed two six-month tours of duty and a third, nearly one year mission, aboard the International Space Station
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