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1. NASA RECEIVES SECOND HIGHEST NUMBER OF ASTRONAUT APPLICATIONS
2. NASA HOSTS SPECIAL EVENT WITH RECENT SPACE STATION RESIDENTS

Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:18:32 -0600 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: NASA RECEIVES SECOND HIGHEST NUMBER OF ASTRONAUT APPLICATIONS

Feb 3, 2012

Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111

Joshua Buck Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100

Report #H12-041

NASA RECEIVES SECOND HIGHEST NUMBER OF ASTRONAUT APPLICATIONS

HOUSTON -- More than 6,300 individuals applied to become a NASA astronaut between Nov 15, 2011 and Jan 27, the second highest number of applications ever received by the agency After a thorough selection process, which includes interviews and medical examinations, nine to 15 people will be selected to become part of the 21st astronaut class

"This is a great time to join the NASA family," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said "Our newest astronauts could launch aboard the first commercial rockets to the space station the next generation of scientists and engineers who will help us reach higher and create an American economy that is built to last "

The Astronaut Selection Office staff will review the applications to identify those meeting the minimum requirements Next, an expanded team, comprised mostly of active astronauts, will review those applications to determine which ones are highly qualified Those individuals will be invited to Johnson Space Center for in-person interviews and medical evaluations

"We will be looking for people who really stand out," said Peggy Whitson, chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center and chair of the Astronaut Selection Board "Our team not only will be looking at their academic background and professional accomplishments but also at other elements of their personality and character traits -- what types of hobbies they have or unique life experiences We want and need a mix of individuals and skills for this next phase of human exploration "

NASA expects to announce a final selection of astronaut candidates in the spring of 2013

The selected astronaut candidates will have two years of initial training Subjects will include space station systems, Russian language and spacewalking skills training Those who complete the training will be assigned technical duties within the Astronaut Office at Johnson and, ultimately, missions

Typically, the agency receives between 2,500 and 3,500 applicants for astronaut vacancy announcements The highest response occurred in 1978 with 8,000 applicants

For more information about NASA astronauts, visit:

http://www nasa gov/astronauts/flynasa html

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Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:23:31 -0600 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: NASA HOSTS SPECIAL EVENT WITH RECENT SPACE STATION RESIDENTS

Feb 3, 2012

Dana Davis Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-244-0933

Report #JO12-001

NASA HOSTS SPECIAL EVENT WITH RECENT SPACE STATION RESIDENTS

HOUSTON � After living aboard the International Space Station for six months, NASA astronauts and Russian cosmonauts will reunite to relive their spaceflight experiences for the public, friends and co-workers Thursday, Feb 9 at 6:30 p m CST at Space Center Houston

Members of the Expeditions 27, 28 and 29 crews will give a joint presentation of their recent missions The presentation in the Northrop Grumman Theater will include video, photos and a Q-and-A session, followed by a brief autograph opportunity Expedition 27 NASA astronaut Ron Garan and Russian cosmonauts Andrey Borisenko and Alexander Samokutyaev launched aboard a Soyuz spacecraft April 4, 2011 While onboard the station, they worked with over 100 experiments including human life sciences, physical sciences and Earth observation, and conducted technology demonstrations ranging from recycling to robotics before returning to Earth as Expedition 28 on Sept 16, 2011 NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergei Volkov, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa joined the Expedition 27 crew members when their Soyuz vehicle docked with the orbiting station on June 9, 2011

Fossum assumed command of the station with the departure of Expedition 28 Commander Borisenko The crew spent 165 days on the complex, during which NASA and its international partners celebrated the 11th anniversary of continuous residence aboard the station Fossum and his crew mates returned to Earth as Expedition 29 on Nov 21, 2011

For more about expeditions to the International Space Station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

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