If you were thinking of traveling to the Moon or Mars anytime soon as a NASA astronaut, you have until December 3rd to put in your application.
Here is NASA’s summary of the position:
Astronaut candidates will spend approximately two years training on the basic skills required to be an astronaut – from spacewalking and robotics to leadership and teamwork skills. Upon completing training, they will join the active astronaut corps and become eligible for spaceflight assignment. Until assigned a spaceflight, they will have responsibilities within the astronaut office ranging from supporting their fellow astronauts in space to advising on the development of new spacecraft.
The pay is between $164,395 – $164,395 per year, and some travel may be required, such as a trip to the Moon Base someday, if you are lucky.
One more thing, you will need to meet these conditions first:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must meet all qualification/education and experience requirements by the closing date of the announcement. See announcement for more details on Test Pilot School completion
- Applicants may only select ONE discipline group to apply under (See “Qualifications” section below)
- Selectees will be designated Astronaut Candidates and will undergo a training and evaluation period lasting approximately two years
- Applicants must submit ALL STEM related transcripts. See announcement for more details on Basic Education Requirements.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on NASA Center requirements.
- Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on NASA Center requirements.
Yes, it is quite a list, so you better get to work now on that application. You can find more details at USA Jobs.
And good luck!
