NASA recruits 'Artemis generation' astronauts

NASA has announced that it will accept applications for the next generation of astronauts from March 2 (Mon) to March 31 (Tue), 2020. NASA has 48 active astronauts, but the goal is to increase the number of crew members to more than one destination in order to further promote space exploration.

Explorers Wanted: NASA to Hire More Artemis Generation Astronauts | NASA

'We are planning to send a pair of astronauts to the moon by 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our long-term stay in the low-Earth International Space Station,' said NASA. Jim Breidenstein Director. This initiative is called the ' Artemis Project. '

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Since the 1960s, NASA has trained a total of 350 astronaut candidates and has 48 active astronauts. This meant that additional space exploration, including that, required additional personnel.

Applicants must have U.S. citizenship and a master's degree in STEM , including engineering, biological sciences, physical chemistry, computer science, or mathematics from an accredited institution. Master's degrees include '2 years of Ph.D. in the field,' 'Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy ,' 'Completion of a nationally recognized test pilot program, or completion by June 2021. Can be replaced with any of the following.

In addition, the candidate must have at least two years of professional experience or have at least 1000 hours of jet operating experience. In addition, they must pass NASA's long-term space stay inspection.

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