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NASA Receives Second Highest Number Of Astronaut Applications

HOUSTON — More than 6,300 individuals applied to become a NASA astronaut between Nov. 15, 2011 and Jan. 27, the second highest number of applications ever received by the agency. After a thorough selection process, which includes interviews and medical examinations, nine to 15 people will be selected to become part of the 21st astronaut class.

Typically, the agency receives between 2,500 and 3,500 applicants for astronaut vacancy announcements. The highest response occurred in 1978 with 8,000 applicants.

(Source: crookedindifference)

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    This is awesome — that there are so many applicants and that this happened when there’s no longer a clear mission,...
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    So, more people than ever want to leave the planet?
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    shit. Ivan and I missed the deadline!
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    This is great! I know at least one person who applied, I just hope he gets accepted.
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    Awwww now I have to compete with so many people!
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