Become a NASA Astronaut

March 9, 2024

NASA is recruiting the next class of NASA astronauts. Selected candidates could fly on Artemis missions to the Moon and, eventually, Mars. Will you be one of them?Applications are open from March 5 through April 2, 2024. Read the requirements and start your application by visiting https://go.nasa.gov/astro2024. Don't think you have what it takes? There's no such thing as a typical astronaut. NASA is seeking out team players, passionate people, candidates who thrive under pressure and excel in what they do. The universe is calling. Explore with NASA.

To be considered for an astronaut position, applicants must meet the following qualifications: be a U.S. citizen, have a master’s degree in a STEM field, a minimum of three years of related professional experience or a jet pilot, and be able to successfully complete the NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical. There are no age restrictions for the program. The annual salary for an astronauts is approximately $152,000 per year.

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