Nov 15, 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

MEDIA ADVISORY: 11-385

NASA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE ASTRONAUTS

HOUSTON -- Do you dream of flying in space? Now is your chance NASA is accepting applications for the agency's next class for the Astronaut Candidate Program

Starting today, qualified individuals can submit their applications through the federal government's USAJobs gov website Those selected will be among the first to pioneer a new generation of commercial launch vehicles and travel aboard a new heavy-lift rocket to distant destinations in deep space

"For 50 years, American astronauts have led the exploration of our solar system," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said "Today we are getting a glimpse of why that will remain true for the next half-century Make no mistake about it, human space flight is alive and well at NASA "

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math and three years of relevant professional experience Successful applicants frequently have significant qualifications in engineering or science; or extensive experience flying high-performance jet aircraft Educators teaching kindergarten through 12th grade with these minimimum degree requirements also are encouraged to apply

NASA will accept applications through January 27, 2012 After applicant interviews and evaluations, the agency expects to announce the final selections in 2013 Training will begin that summer

For more information about astronaut application and selection and to follow the latest news via NASA accounts on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, visit:

http://www nasa gov/flynasa

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