NASA: Astronaut Application Deadline Approaching

HOUSTON -- Individuals interested in becoming America's future space
explorers have until Friday to submit their applications. The
deadline to apply for NASA's next astronaut class is Jan. 27.

The agency typically receives as many as 3,500 applicants for each
astronaut class. Thus far, NASA has received more than 3,000
applications since November for this class.

"We are excited about the response we have received, and we want to
encourage anyone contemplating this dynamic and exciting career to
apply," said Peggy Whitson, chief of the Astronaut Office. "We are
entering a new phase in human spaceflight with amazing opportunities
to live and work in space. We want the best, the brightest and the
most talented mix of professionals to join our team."

Those interested in applying for the astronaut corps can submit their
applications through the federal government's USAJobs.gov website.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or
math and three years of relevant professional experience. Educators
teaching kindergarten through 12th grade also are encouraged to apply.

NASA expects to announce the final selections in 2013 with initial
training to begin that summer.

For more information about the astronaut application and selection
process and to follow the latest news via NASA accounts on Twitter,
Facebook and YouTube, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/flynasa

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