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Post by auntym on Nov 14, 2011 22:38:54 GMT -6
abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2011/11/help-wanted-nasa-astronauts-must-be-willing-to-travel/Nov 14, 2011 Help Wanted: NASA Astronauts. Must Be Willing to Travel[/color] ABC News’ Gina Sunseri Reports: If you want to become an astronaut, persistence counts. Clay Anderson applied 15 times before he even got a job interview. Anderson says he first applied in 1983, right after he got his Masters Degree. He was accepted in 1998 and now is a veteran of two spaceflights, with 167 days in space and 38 hours of spacewalking time to his credit. NASA currently has 59 “active” astronauts and is looking for somewhere between 9 and 15 new ones. The space shuttle fleet retired earlier this year, but NASA still needs astronauts for its International Space Station, and missions that are on the drawing board but not funded yet. Travel to an asteroid, or perhaps Mars are possibilities that NASA hopes to accomplish with its new launch systems. Astronaut Shannon Lucid. Robert Sullivan/AFP/Getty Images Shannon Lucid currently holds the United States single-mission space flight endurance record for her time on the Russian space station Mir. She traveled 75.2 million miles in 188 days, 4 hours and 14 seconds. Lucid, now 68, goes to work every day to serve as capsule communicator in Mission Control for the crew on the space station. She keeps lobbying NASA to let her fly again. If you think you have the right stuff, NASA will recruit its next astronaut class through the federal government’s USAJobs.gov website. CONTINUE READING: abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2011/11/help-wanted-nasa-astronauts-must-be-willing-to-travel/
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2011 22:43:16 GMT -6
Ohhh no... don't tell sky that NASA is hiring for new astronauts... shhhhhhhh........... keep it quiet!!!!
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Post by auntym on Nov 14, 2011 22:54:47 GMT -6
Ohhh no... don't tell sky that NASA is hiring for new astronauts... shhhhhhhh........... keep it quiet!!!! ;D
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Post by skywalker on Nov 15, 2011 20:12:47 GMT -6
Too late! I already filled out an application. ;D
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Post by auntym on Nov 30, 2011 13:56:43 GMT -6
www.ghosttheory.com/2011/11/30/do-you-have-the-right-stuff-nasa-searching-for-astronautsDo You Have The Right Stuff? NASA Searching For AstronautsSubmitted by Scott McMan on November 30, 2011 When our own Valkyrie sent me this posting from NASA this morning, I thought it could be some kind of hoax. However, the more I read and the more anal it got, I had no further doubt that it had to be from an agency associated with the US government. Even though NASA has become more and more independent of it’s ties to the government, you can still see plenty of govspeak in this job listing. I suppose you can take NASA from the government but you can’t take the ponderous, nit picky, long winded people out of NASA. Of course, it is an job search for an astronaut, so I suppose it has to be a somewhat particular. I don’t think we need Cletus or Joe Jack applying for the job. However, it seems NASA needs a few good men and women for a multitude of future missions into space, 55 recruits to be exact. Here it is, straight from USAJobs.gov complete with a recruitment video, read on if you dare: Lyndon B. Johnson Space CenterJob Title: Astronaut Candidate Department: National Aeronautics & Space Administration Agency: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Job Announcement Number:JS12A0001 SALARY RANGE: $64,724.00 to $141,715.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 to Friday, January 27, 2012 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0801-11/14 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time – Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15 DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancy(s) in the following locations: Houston, TX WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. citizens. JOB SUMMARY:NASA, the world’s leader in space and aeronautics is always seeking outstanding scientists, engineers, and other talented professionals to carry forward the great discovery process that its mission demands. Creativity. Ambition. Teamwork. A sense of daring. And a probing mind. That’s what it takes to join NASA, one of the best places to work in the Federal Government. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has a need for Astronaut Candidates to support the International Space Station (ISS) Program and future deep space exploration activities. Active duty military personnel are eligible to apply for this position. In addition to applying through USAJobs, active duty military personnel must also submit their application through their respective military service. Military points of contacts can be found at Astronaut Candidate Program. KEY REQUIREMENTSPosition subject to pre-employment background investigation This is drug-testing designated position Frequent travel may be required Selectee must pass a pre-employment medical examination CONTINUE READING: www.ghosttheory.com/2011/11/30/do-you-have-the-right-stuff-nasa-searching-for-astronauts
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Post by skywalker on Nov 30, 2011 19:15:15 GMT -6
How on Earth could anybody not want to be an astronaut? Just think...you could be up there in a tiny little tin-can of a spaceship hurtling through the vast isolation of space, surrounded by an endless sea of stars spilling out like diamonds on a black velvet sky...and away from all the morons on this planet! Where do I sign up?
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Post by paulette on Dec 2, 2011 21:44:37 GMT -6
I don't want to be an astronault. You can have my place in line. Living in a little oxygen filled tin can whose heat shields have shown a propensity for falling off and whose shielding is probably not adequate to keep a paint flake or Coke pull tab from going right through. Zero gravity would be fun to experience but I get motion sick on a swing, on a boat, on a float on anything that moves back and forth or up and down or anything else. Space sickness in zero gravity - yuck!!!
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Post by auntym on Dec 16, 2011 15:18:31 GMT -6
www.businessinsider.com/what-it-takes-to-be-astronaut-2011-12NASA Recruiter Tells Us What It Takes To Join The Next Generation Of Astronauts
Abby Rogers | Dec. 16, 2011, Think you need a PhD to be an astronaut? Think again. We got the chance to listen in on a webinar where NASA hiring guru Duane Ross told astronaut hopefuls what the space program looks for in its spacewalkers. And according to Ross, while there's nothing wrong with having an advanced degree, the space program is more interested in what you did after you got your education. "I'll always recommend that folks don't do anything at all because of the astronaut program," Ross said, trying to caution applicants away from going to school or being a certified pilot just because they want to be an astronaut. Throughout his time as in the selection office, he nabbed the gig in 1978, Ross said he has seen successful candidates with an undergraduate degree and successful candidates with a PhD. The hiring committee, which often reviews thousands of applications for every job posting, cares more about well-rounded applicants than they do highly-educated ones. The hiring committee, which often reviews thousands of applications for every job posting, cares more about well-rounded applicants than they do highly-educated ones. "If you play the flute, that's of interest," he said. "Any of that stuff is of interest." Last month, NASA posted a job listing, announcing its search for the next generation of astronauts. And a person's operational experience, meaning any hands-on practical experience, matters more than research experience, Ross said, adding that NASA likes people who have worked in the automotive industry, development field, or any other sector that gets them in the field. "It can literally be anything in the world." So school might not matter, but kidney stones sure do. Read more: www.businessinsider.com/what-it-takes-to-be-astronaut-2011-12#ixzz1gjb6Vl1n
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2011 0:22:29 GMT -6
Oh no... they might hire skywalker after ALL...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2011 1:23:47 GMT -6
About as much as I'd feel comfortable in a submarine..would I wish to be in a space ship. Maybe if it were a big one created by some mega intelligent race..but you know..if the US builds it..it's A..going to have an ulterior motive...and B..will probably crash land on a meteor hurtling toward the sun...nope..you can have my application too. ;D
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Post by auntym on May 7, 2014 14:19:41 GMT -6
www.space.com/25786-how-to-become-an-astronaut.html?cmpid=557585How To Become An AstronautBy Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor May 07, 2014 Astronauts are people who do activities related to human space exploration. The most visible parts of their job take place while they're working in orbit, but most of their careers will be spent on the ground training and supporting other missions. NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II ventured further away from the confines and safety of his ship than any previous astronaut ever has when he tested the Manned Manned Manuevering Unit or MMU, a nitrogen jet propelled backpack, during a 1984 space shuttle mission. Credit: NASA Becoming an astronaut doesn't just happen overnight. It takes many years of education and experience to meet the basic qualifications. Many people aren't accepted on the first try, either, requiring them to learn more to be better prepared for the next try. Even then, only a small percentage of applicants become astronaut candidates, making it a hard job to get. This article focuses on the selection process for NASA, which applies to American citizens. While many of the qualifications can be generalized to astronaut programs in other countries, it's important to note that each space agency has its own selection process. Non-U.S. citizens in the following geographical areas should consult one of these agencies for more information on becoming an astronaut: *European Space Agency *Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency *Canadian Space Agency *Russian Federal Space Agency *China National Space Administration The right stuffThe first step to being an astronaut is getting relevant experience in school. There are two main classes of astronaut applicants: military applicants and civilian applicants. Military application procedures vary depending on the branch of the U.S. armed forces you are working for, since you apply through your respective branch. Civilians apply to NASA directly. No matter the background, NASA wants its astronauts to have at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics. (The agency maintains a list of exceptions to these degrees, such as geography or aviation management.) Many astronauts have a master's degree or even a Ph.D. in their field. Some astronauts, such as Story Musgrave (now retired), have degrees even beyond that. It takes more than school to gain a foothold as an astronaut selection candidate, however. NASA wants at least three years of "related, progressively responsible, professional experience" or (in a nod to military candidates) at least 1,000 hours of "pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft." Advanced degrees are considered equivalent to this experience, however, with a master's equaling one year of experience and a doctorate three years of experience. A notable exception to these requirements are teachers, who still must have a technical bachelor's degree but can qualify through the act of teaching — even for elementary school children. NASA astronaut candidates must also pass a demanding physical. Among the requirements: *20/20 vision (either naturally or with corrective lenses) *blood pressure not more than 140/90 in a sitting position *a height of between 62 and 75 inches In general, you must be in extremely good shape to be an astronaut as it's expensive to make an emergency return to Earth in case of medical emergency in orbit. There also are interviews during the selection process to figure out if a candidate is physically and psychologically able to work as an astronaut. Flexibility, group work skills and a love of learning are some of the personality traits NASA looks for. CONTINUE READING: www.space.com/25786-how-to-become-an-astronaut.html?cmpid=557585
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Post by auntym on Aug 13, 2014 10:36:47 GMT -6
www.space.com/26799-nasa-astronauts-psychological-evaluation.html?cmpid=514648 The Right (Mental) Stuff: NASA Astronaut Psychology RevealedBy Tanya Lewis, Staff Writer August 12, 2014 WASHINGTON — So, you want to be an astronaut. Assuming you have a college degree, some scientific experience and meet all the physical criteria, you'll still have to undergo a psychological evaluation to determine if you have what it takes to fly on a NASA mission. On Friday (Aug. 8), a panel of NASA psychologists described the rigorous process used to weed out people with mental disorders from the pool of potential astronauts and identify those best suited to the risky and isolated world of space travel. The panel spoke here at a meeting of the American Psychological Association. "We're looking for the 'right stuff,' but we're also trying to get rid of people with the 'wrong stuff,'" said Kelley Slack, a psychologist at Wyle, an agency that contracts with NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, and a member of the astronaut selection panel. [7 Everyday Things that Happen Strangely In Space] The right stuffAnyone with a college degree and some scientific experience can apply to be an astronaut. More than 6,000 people applied in 2013, but only eight individuals were selected. It takes almost two years from the time the job is advertised to the final selection of astronaut candidates, and in some cases, 10 years can go by before a newly selected astronaut makes his or her first spaceflight, Slack said. "It's challenging to pick astronauts for a lot of reasons, primarily because we are predicting behavior so far in the future," Slack said. Also, the job the astronauts are selected for is probably not going to be the job they have by the time they fly. The psychological selection process consists of two parts. The first round involves an initial set of interviews. In the second round, the applicants are assessed based on their suitability for the job, and interviews are conducted with a psychiatrist to determine any grounds for disqualification. The applicants also participate in field exercises at the Johnson Space Center to simulate some of the challenges of being in space. (Slack said she couldn't describe the specific exercises, for security reasons.) The qualities NASA looks for in prospective astronauts are "pretty much what you'd expect from any individuals whose job it is to work very closely in very risky environments, and isolated environments," said Jamie Barrett, another psychologist at Wyle on the astronaut selection panel. This means a person who would make a "good neighbor" — someone who's easygoing and has good social skills, Barrett told Live Science. A good candidate is also very resilient, she added. Grounds for disqualification CONTINUE READING: www.space.com/26799-nasa-astronauts-psychological-evaluation.html?cmpid=514648
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Post by auntym on Mar 7, 2024 22:26:06 GMT -6
www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-recruitment-moon-mars-2024?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=space.com&utm_source=twitter.comHuman Spaceflight Fly me to the moon: NASA accepting astronaut applications (video)News By Elizabeth Howell / www.space.com/author/elizabeth-howell3-6-2024 Applications are open for the next astronaut class.NASA wants a new group of astronauts to explore the moon and maybe even Mars. Astronaut applications to NASA are due on April 2, giving U.S. citizens the chance to fly to the moon and maybe even to Mars if selected. The requirements are steep: A master's degree in science, technology, engineering or math; three years of professional experience, medical residency or 1,000 pilot-in-command hours for pilots; and passing a long-duration physical. More details are available on the agency's website. www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/become-an-astronaut/"Astronauts will explore and conduct experiments where humans have never been: The lunar south pole," NASA officials wrote in the announcement. "With NASA's plans for the future of exploration," the agency added, "new astronauts will fly farther into space than ever before on lunar missions and may be the first humans to fly on to Mars." NASA astronaut Jack Fischer waves at French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, filming from inside the International Space Station, as Fischer worked to install wireless antennas outside the Destiny lab. The spacewalk's main purpose was to replace a failed data relay box. (Image credit: NASA TV) The last time NASA selected astronaut candidates in 2021, more than 12,000 people applied. From thousands, the American cohort was whittled down to only 10 people. The Americans and two United Arab Emirate astronauts graduated from 2.5 years of basic training Tuesday (March 5). New recruits are known as astronaut candidates until they complete their basic training, which includes "basic astronaut skills like spacewalking, operating the space station, flying T-38 jet planes and controlling a robotic arm," the agency added. NASA's first astronaut recruitment was in 1959. In the following 65 years, the agency has recruited 360 people as astronaut candidates, according to agency statistics: 299 men, 61 women; 212 military, 138 civilians; 191 pilots, 159 non-pilots. Almost all of those people made it to space at some point. These days, opportunities are abundant: Possible moon or lunar space station flights for the Artemis program, long-duration missions on the International Space Station, the prospect of new commercial space stations and a variety of spacecraft to fly. If the astronauts are going to low Earth orbit, there's a choice of SpaceX's Crew Dragon, Boeing's Starliner or Russia's Soyuz spacecraft. Moon missions would use SpaceX's Starship or Blue Origin's Blue Moon for landings, and NASA's Orion spacecraft (led by Lockheed Martin) for transportation. Flights will only take up a minority of a typical astronaut career, however, meaning astronauts will spend most of their time supporting other missions on the ground in Mission Control or through development projects. If you can't qualify with NASA, other opportunities for space may be available. Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are running brief, if pricey, trips to suborbital space from time to time. Axiom Space brings commercial astronauts to the ISS for short-duration missions. And there are other space agencies participating in Artemis and ISS that recruit their own astronauts as well. Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com. WATCH VIDEO: www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-recruitment-moon-mars-2024?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=space.com&utm_source=twitter.com
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