Announcement for Mission Specialist and Pilot Astronaut Candidates
Astronaut Candidate Program
Basic Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements prior to submitting an application.
Mission Specialist Astonaut Candidate:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering,
2. Ability to pass a NASA class II space physical, which is similar to a
Distant visual acuity:
Blood Pressure:
3. Height between 58.5 and 76 inches.
Pilot Astronaut Candidate:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited instuition in engineering,
2. At least 1000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight
3. Ability to pass a NASA class I space physical which is similar to a
Distant visual acuity:
Blood pressure:
4. Height between 64 and 76 inches.
Citizenship Requirements
Applicants for the Astronaut Candidate Program must be citizens of
Note on Academic Requirements
Applicants for the Astronaut Candidate Program must meet the basic
The following degree fields, while related to engineering and the
Aplication Procedure
Civilian
The application package may be obtained by writing to:
NASA Johnson Space Center
Civilian applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. When NASA
Active Duty Military
Active duty military personnel must submit applications to their
Selection
Personal interviews and thorough medical evaluations will be required
Selection rosters established through this process may be used for the
General Program Requirements
Selected applicants will be designated Astronaut Candidates and will be
Applicants should be aware that selection as an astronaut candidate does
NASA has an affirmative action program goal of having qualified HITS:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
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biological science, physical science, or mathematics. Degree must be
followed by at least three years of related progressively responsible,
professional experience. An advanced degree is desirable and may be
substituted for part or all of the experience requirement(master's
degree= 1 year, doctoral degree= 3 years). Quality of academic
preparation is important.
civilian or military class II flight physical and includes the
following specific standards:
20/150 or better uncorrected,
correctable to 20/20, each eye.
140/90 measured in sitting position.
biologicaal science, physical science, or mathematics. Degree must be
followed by at least three years of related progressively responsible,
professional experience. An advanced degree is desirable. Quality of
academic preparation is important.
test experience highly desirable.
civilian or military class I flight physical and includes the following
specific standards:
20/50 or better uncorrected,
correctable to 20/20, each eye.
140/90 measured in sitting position.
the United States.
education requirements for NASA engineering and scientific positions --
specifically: successful completion of standard professional curriculum
in an accredited colloege or university leading to at least a bachelor's
degree with major study in an appropraite field of engineering,
biological science, physical science, or mathematics.
sciences, are not considered qualifying:
-Degrees in technology(Engineering Technology, Aviation Technology,
Medical Technology, etc.)
-Degrees in Psycology(except for Clinical Psycology, Physiological
Psycology, or Expiremental Psycology which are qualifying)
-Degrees in Nursing
-Degrees in Social Sciences(Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, etc.)
-Degrees in Aviation, Aviation Management, or similar fields.
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Astonaut Selection Office
ATTN:AHX
Houston, TX 77058
decides to select additional astornaut candidates, consideration will be
given only to those applications on hand on the date of the decision is
made. Applications received after that date will be retained and
considered for the next selection. Applicants will be notified annually
of the opportunity to update their applications and to indicate
continued interest in being considered for the program. Those applicants
who do not update their applications will be dropped from
consideration, and their applications will not be retained. After the
preliminary screening of applications, additional information may be
requested for some applicants, and persons listed on the application as
supervisors and refrences may be contacted.
respective military service and not directly to NASA. Application
procedures will be desseminated by each service.
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for both civilian and militery applicants under final consideration.
Once final selections have been made, all applicants who were considered
will be notified of the outcome of the process.
selection of additional candidates during a one year period following
their establishment.
assigned to the Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center, Houston,
Texas. The astronaut candidates will undergo a one year training and
evaluation period during which time they will be assigned technical or
scientific responsibilities allowing them to contribute substantially to
ongoing programs. They will also participate in the basic astronaut
training program which is designed to develop the knowledge and skills
required for formal mission training upon selection for a flight. Pilot
astronaut candidates will mantain proficiency in NASA aircraft during
their candidate period.
not insure selection as an astronaut. Fin will depend on satisfactory
completion of the one year training and evaluation period. Civilian
candidates who successfully complete the training and evaluation and are selected
will become permanent federal employees and will be expected to remain with
NASA for a period of at least five years. Civilian candidates who are not
selected may be placed in other positions within NASA depending upon Agency
requirements and manpower constraints at that time. Successful military candidates
will be detailed to NASA for a specified tour of duty.
minorities and women among thos qualified as astronaut candidates.
Therefore, qualified minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
