NASA is hiring more new Artemis generation astronauts. Will you be next?
NASA’s latest astronaut class shares their journey.
To join them, astronaut candidates must have earned a master’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics. The requirement for the master’s degree can also be met by:
• Two years (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) of work toward a Ph.D.
program in a related science, technology, engineering or math field;
• A completed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine degree;
• Completion (or current enrollment that will result in completion by June 2021) of a
nationally recognized test pilot school program.
Candidates also must have at least two years of related, progressively responsible professional experience, or at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Astronaut candidates must pass the NASA long-duration spaceflight physical.
Apply to be an astronaut by 31.
For more information about a career as a NASA astronaut, and application requirements, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts
This video is available for download from NASA’s Image and Video Library: https://images.nasa.gov/details-NHQ_2020_0305_Becoming%20Astronauts%20-%20Are%20You%20Next
