NASA To Seek Applicants For Next Astronaut Candidate Class

Oct. 3, 2011

Michael Curie
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
michael.curie@nasa.gov

Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
nicole.cloutier-1@nasa.gov
RELEASE: 11-336

NASA TO SEEK APPLICANTS FOR NEXT ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE CLASS

HOUSTON -- In early November, NASA will seek applicants for its next
class of astronaut candidates who will support long-duration missions
to the International Space Station and future deep space exploration
activities.

"For scientists, engineers and other professionals who have always
dreamed of experiencing spaceflight, this is an exciting time to join
the astronaut corps," said Janet Kavandi, director of flight crew
operations at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. "This next class
will support missions to the station and will arrive via
transportation systems now in development. They also will have the
opportunity to participate in NASA's continuing exploration programs
that will include missions beyond low Earth orbit."

For more information, visit:

http://astronauts.nasa.gov/

A bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math and three years of
relevant professional experience are required in order to be
considered. Typically, successful applicants have significant
qualifications in engineering or science, or extensive experience
flying high-performance jet-aircraft.

After applicant interviews and evaluations, NASA expects to announce
the final selections in 2013, and training to begin that August.

Additional information about the Astronaut Candidate Program is
available by calling the Astronaut Selection Office at 281-483-5907.

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