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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