Are you looking for an interesting job? NASA announced it will accept applications for the space agency’s astronaut program. The following job description may be the perfect job for you. Or, if you don’t fit the qualifications right now, it may be something you may want to consider when planning your academic career. “The application period for the new cohort opens March 2 and closes March 31. The salary range: $104,898 to $161,141.”
The next American explorers will train for moon landings, work and live on the International Space Station, and hopefully, fly to Mars by the mid-2030s.
Don’t forget to check out our MVCC catalog and databases for additional information on space exploration. You may also want to read The Martian, a novel that describes the harrowing adventure of an American astronaut stranded on Mars.