Agency graduated from accepting applications from those who want to become astronauts
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The US space agency NASA said on termination announced on December 14 last year, a set of astronauts. Rows of space explorers have volunteered to fill more than 18 300 people. Those of them whose applications are accepted, will, among other things, on a mandatory basis to learn the Russian language.
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The number of those wishing to become NASA astronauts were exceptional – the previous record set in 1978 was about 8000 applicants (then was for the first time announced a set of both men and women). In 2012, when conducted last set, wishing it was only 6.3 thousand. At this time, the hype, likely due to the fact that in the foreseeable future, NASA can send missions to Mars, and many would like to take part in it. Americans could apply with a bachelor’s degree in biology, engineering, medicine, computer science, or mathematics.
«With so many applications we will have a lot of work on their selection, – said the representative of the American space agency, Brian Kelly. – But we are very pleased to know that so many people want to participate in exciting projects NASA »
Of the more than 18 thousand candidates will learn space flight will be from 8 to 14 people, and the lucky names will be mentioned only. 2017. Future astronauts will be taught to work, including equipment with space and out into open space. In addition, they will hone teamwork skills. Russian language will also be a potential space explorers compulsory subject, reports space.com.
Some of those who will be able to successfully complete the training will subsequently be ready to fly to the International Space Station. Others will participate in NASA missions, implying a manned flight to Mars and into deep space.
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