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NASA is hiring astronaut candidates. Some could "live and work" on the moon.
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- NASA is accepting applications for its next astronaut class until December 3, offering a $164,395 annual salary and requiring relocation to Houston's Johnson Space Center.
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens with advanced degrees or specialized training in engineering, biological or physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, medicine, or test pilot school completion.
- Applicants need at least three years of professional experience in relevant fields such as piloting, flight testing, medicine, science, engineering, or operations in high-risk environments.
- Additional requirements include passing medical and psychiatric exams, vision standards, background checks, drug screening, physical fitness tests, and willingness to endure long-duration space missions in isolated, confined conditions.
- This recruitment aligns with NASA's plans for lunar missions and a moon base, preparing astronauts to pioneer systems for future Mars exploration.
