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Nearly 18,000 people applied to be NASA astronauts. About 12 made it.

NASA receives 12,000 to 18,000 applications in a typical astronaut cycle and selects about ten to twelve people, an ...

NASA once gave IQ just 1 point in its astronaut selection system because the agency believed even brilliant people could fail in space; Here's what actually helped candid…

NASA's 1966 astronaut selection valued practical skills and character over intelligence. Engineering expertise and ...
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Five essential steps required to join the NASA astronaut corps

Thomas Mulligan outlines the rigorous selection process and fundamental qualifications necessary for aspiring explorers to ...
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NASA chief defends Artemis III crew after no women selected for mission

NASA is facing criticism for selecting an all-male crew for its upcoming Artemis III moon mission. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the selection, citing the astronauts' qualifications and ...