The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is looking for astronaut candidates for the first time in four years. There are usually many applications for this vacancy; In 2020, 12,000 people applied for 10 positions. Let us remind you that NASA plans to send astronauts to the Moon and Mars in the future.

NASA astronaut candidates have about two years of training in basic skills such as robotics, spacewalks and spaceflight, and teamwork. Responsibilities of a NASA astronaut include expeditions to the International Space Station, participation in the development and testing of spacecraft and robots, remote control of robotic manipulators, conducting research (including animals), flight planning, equipment maintenance, ensuring crew safety, and speaking. NASA worldwide. And this is far from an exhaustive list.

Only US citizens with a master’s or doctoral degree in technical science are eligible to apply. Candidates will undergo comprehensive screening for drug use and general mental and physical health. The deadline for application is April 2, 2024.

As for salary, NASA promises to pay around $152,000 per year. Note that the last time NASA announced annual salaries for astronauts was between $105,000 and $161,000 four years ago.