Want To Be An Astronaut? NASA Opens Rare Job Posting
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Competition is always fierce for these roles - in 2020, NASA says there were more than 12,000 applicants for 10 positions - and this year is likely to be a crowded race as well.
NASA is seeking new astronaut candidates for the first time in four years.
Competition is always fierce for these roles - in 2020, NASA says there were more than 12,000 applicants for 10 positions - and this year is likely to be a crowded race as well. The US's return to the moon is providing more exciting opportunities for astronaut missions. And the success of shows such as Apple TV+'s For All Mankind reflects Americans' resurgent interest in space.
A job posting Tuesday says applicants must meet basic education and specialized experience requirements, such as work as a pilot, doctor or engineer. Astronaut candidates will spend about two years in training on basic skills including spacewalking, robotics and teamwork. The job is based in Houston, pays around $152,000 a year and requires "extensive travel."
