Want To Walk On The Moon? NASA Is Hiring Astronauts And It Pays $164K
If you've been yearning for a change of pace and don't mind a little weightlessness, NASA is opening up applications for its next wave of spacefarers who possess a Master's in a STEM field with no apparent age limitation.
NASA is kicking off recruitment for its 25th astronaut class, setting the stage for missions that will send humans back to the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for eventual crewed voyages to Mars. But you'll need to move fast as the application portal closes on December 3.
Sure, almost any Tom, Dick, and Harry can apply, but the bar is predictably high, requiring U.S. citizenship alongside a minimum of a Master's degree in a STEM field, such as engineering, biological science, physical science, or computer science (with nursing as the latest addition), plus a minimum of at least three years of (exemplary, we figure) professional experience. Alternatively, applicants can qualify...
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