Elevated to 184 feet already with 18 of 21 levels completed, the structure has added a new profile to the Huntsville skyline, and will be an impressive 215 feet tall when finished in late 2016.
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NASA astronaut Shannon Walker and astronaut selection manager Anne Roemer will answer questions about the job, and the application and selection processes, on Reddit.com beginning at 4 pm EST today.
Boeing and SpaceX are building spacecraft that NASA hopes to use to launch humans to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral starting in 2017.
Only 339 people have been NASA astronauts. The new crop of astronauts will also comple commercial crew spacecraft missions, and perhaps even strap into Orion vehicle for deep space.
The annual salary for the position ranges from $66,000 to $145,000; flying experience and advanced degrees are not required for the position, nor is military experience or ideal vision, leaving open plenty of opportunity for people from all walks of life. This live and “near-live” footage is, says NASA, “crystal clear” and represents the most “beautiful imagery from the Space Station”.
Astronaut criteria have changed over the years, said Brian Kelly, director of flight operations at Johnson Space Center. From there, they need at least three years of professional experience in their field or the equivalent of 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time on a jet. “We want and need a diverse mix of individuals to ensure we have the best astronaut corps possible”. “Astronaut candidates must pass the NASA long-duration astronaut physical”. The link for the AMA is here.
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So, are you interested in this once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity from NASA? And by meeting a few preliminary qualifications, you have a chance to play a direct role in these exciting times – and collect a paycheck.
