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ManDownUnder
2nd July 2008, 11:50
Sadly - this years deadline just went, but I know there's a few flyboys on here and who knows - this literally could be your ticket to the stars.

July 1 is deadline to apply for NASA's 2009 astronaut class

Mark Matthew - Orlando Sentinel

Need a new job? Aren't afraid of heights (or zero gravity)? Then you have one day left to fill out an application to become a member of NASA's next astronaut corps.

According to NASA, here's what you need to stand a chance:
"To be considered, a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math and three years of relevant professional experience are required. Typically, successful applicants have significant qualifications in engineering or science, or extensive experience flying high-performance jet aircraft.

Teaching experience, including work at the kindergarten through 12th grade level, is considered qualifying. Educators with the appropriate educational background are encouraged to apply."

I'll leave this in your capable hands (whoever you may be)

Finn
2nd July 2008, 11:55
What qualifications do monkeys have?

Swoop
2nd July 2008, 11:57
What qualifications do monkeys have?
Graduation from Porirua?

Mikkel
2nd July 2008, 12:02
Awesome, too bad I'm afraid of heights... :rolleyes:

nodrog
2nd July 2008, 12:03
they should be taking in firemen and mechanics, instead of scientists and teachers.

Swoop
2nd July 2008, 12:25
they should be taking in firemen and mechanics, instead of scientists and teachers.
Going by recent events....

PLUMBERS!!!!:eek:

hazard02
3rd July 2008, 00:41
....or extensive experience flying high-performance jet aircraft.

So I guess we wont be seing any NZ Astronauts any time soon...

TOTO
3rd July 2008, 10:09
well I guess with it being the international UFO day yesterday and all they need some people to go look for aliens...

Mikkel
3rd July 2008, 10:38
So I guess we wont be seing any NZ Astronauts any time soon...

And this (http://www.flybywire-queenstown.co.nz/) is why!

:rofl: