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Feature article about what it takes to be an astronaut ... Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a NASA Astronaut? The term "astronaut" derives from the Greek words meaning "space sailor," and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond.
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Stephanie Wilson profile ... This was the only part of the process of becoming an astronaut that Wilson hadn’t prepared for. Her interest in space developed when she was 13. She interviewed an astronomer for career investigation assignment and thought the lifestyle sounded appealing.
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www.nasa.gov/astronauts/s_wilson_profile.html
www.nasa.gov/astronauts/s_wilson_profile.html
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NASA has selected 18 more groups of astronauts since the “Original Seven.” The backgrounds of NASA’s latest group of Astronaut Candidates include schoolteachers, doctors, scientist, and engineers. NASA selects astronauts from a diverse pool of applicants with a wide variety ... ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE PROGRAM BROCHURE...
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nasajobs.nasa.gov/ASTRONAUTS/default.htm
nasajobs.nasa.gov/ASTRONAUTS/default.htm
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> How can I become an Astronaut? > Any adult man or woman in excellent physical condition who > meets the basic qualifications can be selected to enter > astronaut training. ... What NASA has said are The Rules for becoming an Astronaut. We have to look at them with a creative eye.
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spaceyideas.com/astronaut.html
spaceyideas.com/astronaut.html
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(Submitted December 09, 1996) ... For this we can perhaps point you in the right direction. We do not know how far along you are in school now, so our suggestions might not be totally appropriate: ... In school from K-12: Work hard and get A's. These programs are very competitive, so it is important to do well in...
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If you are looking for a career that combines cool technology, interesting science and great adventure, you could hardly make a better choice than becoming an astronaut. And there is potential for growth in the field. With the construction ...
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Question: How long does it take to become an astronaut? Do you have to go to Space Camp? Melissa Alvin, Eileen Navarro, Jessica Farano. 13 years of age. Glen Crest Jr. High Glen Ellyn, Illinois Answer: There are different kinds of astronauts with different types of training (and Space Camp is REALLY FUN, I've done it).
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Every two years, NASA must choose new members of the astronaut corps. Thousands of people from all over the world apply to become NASA astronauts, but only about twenty are chosen. ... Once selected to join the astronaut corps, training begins at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Astronauts practice all of the...
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starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/space_level1/ast...
starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/space_level1/astronaut.html
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Astronaut Information on the NASA Web ... Information About Becoming an Astronaut ... Astronaut Biographies Home Page...
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