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Subject: becoming an astronaut
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Date: Sat, 29-Jun-85 22:26:56 EDT
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Posted: Sat Jun 29 22:26:56 1985
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NASA this summer will change the way in which it solicits 
applications for astronaut positions. * Applications from 
civilians will be accepted on a continuing basis beginning Aug. 
1, 1985. The military service will provide nominees to NASA on an 
annual basis. Selection usually will be made in the spring each 
yr. with successful candidates reporting in the summer. * The 
number of candidates selected each yr. will be determined by 
mission requirements and the attrition rate of the astronaut 
corp. * Both pilots and mission specialist astronauts will be 
selected. Pilot astronauts are responsible for control of the 
Space Shuttle during launch and entry and on-orbit maneuvers. 
Mission specialists responsibilities include management and 
operation of Space Shuttle systems and support to payloads and 
experiment during flight. * Min Requirements Pilot: -A bachelor's 
degree from an accredited institution in engineering, physical 
science, biological science or mathematics. -1,000 hours pilot in 
command time in jet aircraft. -ability to pass a NASA Class I 
flight physical. -height 64 to 76 inches. Min Req.Mission Spec: -
a bachelors degree from an accredited inst. in engineering, 
physical sciences, biological science or math. -degree must be 
supplemented by three yrs. of related professional experience. 
Advanced degrees are desirable and may be substituted for 
experience. -ability to pass a NASA Class II flight physical. -
height 60 to 76 inches. * NASA has an affirmative action goal of 
including qualified minorities and women among newly selected 
astronauts. For further information write -> NASA Johnson Space 
Center AHX/Astronaut Selection Office Houston, TX 77058 **from Intercomex Bulletin Board
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