Jan 23, 2012

Joshua Buck Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 jbuck@nasa gov

Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 nicole cloutier-1@nasa gov

RELEASE: 12-024

ASTRONAUT APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING

HOUSTON -- Individuals interested in becoming America's future space explorers have until Friday to submit their applications The deadline to apply for NASA's next astronaut class is Jan 27

The agency typically receives as many as 3,500 applicants for each astronaut class Thus far, NASA has received more than 3,000 applications since November for this class

"We are excited about the response we have received, and we want to encourage anyone contemplating this dynamic and exciting career to apply," said Peggy Whitson, chief of the Astronaut Office "We are entering a new phase in human spaceflight with amazing opportunities to live and work in space We want the best, the brightest and the most talented mix of professionals to join our team "

Those interested in applying for the astronaut corps can submit their applications through the federal government's USAJobs gov website Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math and three years of relevant professional experience Educators teaching kindergarten through 12th grade also are encouraged to apply

NASA expects to announce the final selections in 2013 with initial training to begin that summer

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

http://www nasa gov/flynasa

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