[Gradschool] NASA HAS SPACE FOR YOU!

[Wisner, Liza]

From: Laura Rosales

America needs YOU at the frontiers of space and technology! 
NASA is now accepting applications for its 2009 astronaut class. The
agency is looking for a few men and women who want to fulfill their
dreams and be a part of the next generation of explorers.
The open positions are for astronaut candidates to train for tours of
duty on the International Space Station, the largest human spacecraft
ever built. It is also the site for research that will prepare NASA for
future long-duration human missions to the moon and other destinations.
The Constellation Program is responsible for building and operating the
next-generation vehicles that will carry astronauts to the space station
and the moon.
Applicants must meet physical standards and educational requirements,
which include a bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science and at
least three years of experience in one of these fields. 
Teaching experience, including experience at the K-12 level, is
considered to be qualifying experience; therefore, educators are
encouraged to apply.
The open positions require extensive travel on Earth and in space.
Possible destinations may include, but are not limited to, Texas,
Florida, California, Russia, Kazakhstan, the International Space Station
and the moon.
Applicants should be aware that selection as an astronaut candidate does
not ensure selection as an astronaut. Final selection as an astronaut
will depend upon satisfactory completion of a training and evaluation
period that lasts approximately two years at Johnson Space Center in
Houston, Texas. 
Astronauts are responsible for technical duties and training at NASA
when they are not training for a specific flight or conducting a
mission. The duties can include scientific research, mission control
communication with on-orbit crews, robotic training, spacewalk training,
aircraft operations, technical design and engineering, and wilderness
training.
All U.S. citizens, both civilian and military, who are qualified and
super-motivated can apply for these positions. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. The deadline is July 1, 2008. 

For more information please visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/recruit.html

NASA HAS SPACE FOR YOU!