NASA posts job for full-time astronauts: Here are the requirements
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Місяць томуMore than 12,000 people are expected to apply to NASA’s selective job posting for full-time astronauts at a starting pay of $152,000, with the application deadline of April 2. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY on the role’s requirements.
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@fernandogalvan607 Місяць тому
Cool. Now I need to get a masters degree and three years of professional experience by April 2nd.
@arloafluhr1112 Місяць тому
😂😂😂
@AdamThygerson-lm1gt Місяць тому
Least they didnt specify which year. . .
@John_Baroshi Місяць тому
Skillshare according to UKposts 😂
@enriquedelaparte8673 Місяць тому
i believe in you 👍🏻
@daltonoftheyear Місяць тому
not that difficult, don't be lazy.
@TamNguyen-yk9mn Місяць тому
At least the requirement didn't asked for 10 years of experience working as an astronaut
@Z3t487 Місяць тому
😂
@gaditproductions Місяць тому
cs major moment
@thanosianthemadtitanic Місяць тому
I get high as a Kite every night. Does that count?
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
@@thanosianthemadtitanic that's called being a junkie
@pro-socialsociopath769 Місяць тому
@@CyrusTheVirus187 Nah, he has plenty of experience sending himself to outer space
@marsh59 Місяць тому
“You gotta be willing to travel “ A real knee slapper
@dr3725 23 дні тому
😂
@EmReyplayslots 13 днів тому
😂🎉🎉
@StoneCoolds Місяць тому
I almost applied until I heard "must be willing to travel", gonna have to decline, but Tnx anyway NASA
@purpleflvcko7240 Місяць тому
lol like they would even consider you.
@TheInterestingInformer Місяць тому
@@purpleflvcko7240as a NASA recruiter, I really wanted him to apply
@bloo6434 Місяць тому
@@purpleflvcko7240nah fr 😂😂
@gutz5378 Місяць тому
@@purpleflvcko7240 that's the joke smoothbrain
@DONwUZI Місяць тому
Yeah I wanna be a astronaut from home too😂
@louismat319 Місяць тому
Is there a remote work option?
@williamrobinson4265 Місяць тому
soon
@SD-yt9fe Місяць тому
Soon, after robots take over. You can control the robot from your home.
@reggie8370 Місяць тому
Earth launch watcher
@yunleung2631 Місяць тому
Yeah, you can work remotely in space
@clark5426 Місяць тому
I though that's the job of those who would be working with the launch site back from Earth/HQ to those who will be in space.
@rsmaster5637 Місяць тому
Who else got dropped on the first requirement?
@maxmori8616 Місяць тому
@@PiousPianistor just not a u.s. citizen
@elck3 Місяць тому
@@PiousPianist "undocumented"?
@dlanor15 Місяць тому
@@elck3 This is oen of those people who think the internet is only used by Americans. 😂
@xwrecker Місяць тому
Better work on my sneaking skills
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
@elck3 when your corny jokes don't work, ahhaha
@yinggamer7762 Місяць тому
Remember guys, 5 years past experience in space to apply 👵🏽
@rz9wb Місяць тому
They never said this lol. 😂
@RinkyDink._. Місяць тому
no
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
But they never even been to space or to the moon ahhaha
@keenynthewise Місяць тому
nope just experience in flight/pilot related activities.
@thechicken1477 23 дні тому
@@keenynthewiseBro
@yocto7082 Місяць тому
this is why i joined the air force and am going for a dual masters degree in engineering and physics. a chance at going far like this.
@herkload Місяць тому
Now you just need to commission (if you haven't already) and get those flight hours up!
@fok8810 Місяць тому
Godspeed, soldier
@pro-socialsociopath769 Місяць тому
Just work at Burger King, man. It's easier
@yocto7082 Місяць тому
@@pro-socialsociopath769 💀i'd rather not live in a trailer park
@corvus5801 Місяць тому
Are you getting your degree through afit? I'm working on my bachelor's right now and want to try and get my master's once I'm in the big air force through afit for the same reason
@101stairborne6 Місяць тому
There’s a current graduate who was a Navy Seal, with a degree from Harvard Medical School….that’s the competition you’ll be going up against…
@cryora Місяць тому
He was the first time I heard if anyone with those qualifications. You're saying there's more like him applying? Anyway Neil Armstrong's qualifications were also incredible.
@HighlordFrancis Місяць тому
Jonny Kim?
@MehtabGosal Місяць тому
@@HighlordFrancis sounds like him but hasn't he already been selected and training for one of the Artemis missions?
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
People think they go to the army to learn but in real life they go there to be degraded, manipulated ,disrespected , broke down then they throw in plastic stars to make you feel like you've done something but all the people are doing is being brainwashed to become dogs short story long
@philip7833 Місяць тому
Isn’t he also an engineer and a pilot or something crazy
@UBG_Marine Місяць тому
Only 150k a year?! Jesus, that’s brutal.
@jappleng8283 Місяць тому
Well, the benefits are out of this world though
@BassNotes_B-Rad Місяць тому
@@jappleng8283 Literally 😂
@TamNguyen-yk9mn Місяць тому
They probably want people who are passionate and ain't really there for the money.
@edwinbundimuriithi Місяць тому
You can become an airline pilot and make 400k.not worth it
@jappleng8283 Місяць тому
@@edwinbundimuriithi Pilots don't normally make anywhere near that. It takes at least 10 years of experience and a lot of flight hours to get $200k/yr. It's also quite competitive so GL with that. But if you do make it, you can make $500k+ but very uncommon.
@Laura-lh6sm Місяць тому
Willing to travel ✅ Question for HR, though: do I get millage points? 🤔
@arloafluhr1112 Місяць тому
Also, what about hazard pay???
@yinggamer7762 Місяць тому
So many miles if your circling around the earth 😂
@xwrecker Місяць тому
More like mileage reimbursement
@DONwUZI Місяць тому
per diem?
@drgirlfriend211 Місяць тому
If you’re only going through up, that’s not many miles 😂😂😂😂
@shartazokhan1043 Місяць тому
George Santos should be one top of that list.
@ohcharlie428 Місяць тому
That could be a whole movie..... George Santos......IN SPACE!!! Armegeddon Remake....starring George Santos ...Deep Santos....
@charleskavoukjian3441 Місяць тому
Him and hunter biden, hunter will bring supply’s that will make time fly 😂
@illuminatedtiger Місяць тому
He wouldn't be able to fool NASA
@chrysanth267 Місяць тому
You forget, he was already an astronaut and completed three flights to the ISS
@xavierstidwell7882 Місяць тому
Funny
@uss_04 Місяць тому
Do they have applications for part time Astronauts too? Looking to moonlight in the moonlight
@slav7221 Місяць тому
Is this on indeed?
@about47t-rexes12 Місяць тому
Super reasonable requirements. Talk about a dream job!
@pazzariatv Місяць тому
I would've thought that they would've gotten paid a lot more. This is clearly for the love the job. Good luck applicants!
@UmmYeahOk Місяць тому
That’s why they are looking for applicants with “The Right Stuff”
@edgarlara2411 Місяць тому
It always is
@matthewfreant9548 Місяць тому
Well we sure don't fund Nasa all that much compared to other programs. About 0.48% of our national budget is what Nasa is been given lately.
@TisforTurbo Місяць тому
I would do it for free tbh
@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk Місяць тому
I would do it
@sasquatch7234 Місяць тому
How about this NASA? I don't have a Masters, but if you fund me, I'll get one. Or, better yet, I'll take 60k a year and do the job for cheap as long as you train me. Sounds good?
@bear1830 Місяць тому
Sounds like requirements for any entry level position
@Sigma_the_Enigma9 Місяць тому
Thanks 👍💯 your a stud too
@jarky418 Місяць тому
Busy this weekend not sure I can get my resume turned around by the 2nd. Will have to pass
@lvill3633 Місяць тому
Waiting for the inter-planetary resident spot instead 😆
@xwrecker Місяць тому
Sadly I’m not Matt Damon
@dipaknadkarni62 Місяць тому
Well, I have always wanted to be an astronaut. My father was a Ph.D. In electrical and aerospace engineering so when I grew up we lived in Houston, TX during Gemini and Apollo and then in Florida during shuttle missions to name a few things he did, excluding civil service to the military. I Graduated from Duke University in 1982 (Chemistry/Psychology), a medical degree in 1993, nearly 30 years as a Navy Family physician, retiring in 2021. So my age this year will be 64 in August, still in good shape. I believe that age limits will be my downfall. What do you think?
@0IIIIII Місяць тому
You have led an esteemed and prolific life, you should be proud. I think you might be able to work for NASA but given your age you are probably indeed too old to be an astronaut even if everything else was in line.
@MM-wg6dy Місяць тому
Perhaps apply still and you’ll be given an opportunity to work alongside astronauts ?
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
This comment is the same as your resume, all a lie
@RandoHooman Місяць тому
If this comment isn't a lie, go for it. There's no harm in trying, even if you feel the chances are low.
@0IIIIII Місяць тому
@@RandoHooman why would it be a lie? There are people out there who go and get it
@Padygy Місяць тому
where is the application link?
@D.S.44 Місяць тому
Those Kubrick films were pretty cool. Let’s see if we can actually get to the moon !
@SailorSaturn69 26 днів тому
UND aerospace is also involved with some NASA research projects.
@rowe1756 Місяць тому
I currently sail and work on cargo ships that move cargo around the world, let me know when you need help moving cargo between planets and moons
@Yahshuailove Місяць тому
You already know I'm not going up there. Its literally no where to run or go if something go down.
@kaleb7636 Місяць тому
LOL
@JeremyAnunda Місяць тому
150K seems very low for the risk associated with it
@PraveenSriram Місяць тому
Should be at least 250k or a quarter million dollars 💵 a year in my opinion
@hungariannerd8445 Місяць тому
A masters STEM degree can get you an average of like 120k-300k salary in most of US. Astronaut salary tops out at 140k for seniors… why on earth would people apply for this job other than if you REALLLY wanna leave the planet”
@SV-bx5lr Місяць тому
You get to leave the planet
@valmiro4164 Місяць тому
It's the priceless experience and recognition that comes with being an astronaut
@hungariannerd8445 Місяць тому
@@valmiro4164 I got a job offer from Blizzard to work on world of Warcraft. They offered 70k and wanted me in office down in Cali. I said 70k doesn’t even pay for rent there so I’m not taking it. And they said “you should work for passion, not for pay!” Well… passion doesn’t pay bills. They should pay me out of passion.
@wenerjy 12 днів тому
Passion > money.
@hungariannerd8445 7 днів тому
@@wenerjy passion don’t pay the bills. It’s a privilege to grow up with money so you can just pick what you like without worrying about money.
@daxware603 Місяць тому
At least it doesn’t ask for a cover letter.
@keithlewis4250 Місяць тому
I don't meet those requirements age is one of my problems and fear of high places is another.
@zevan6147 Місяць тому
😁
@RobertJohnson-hp4gz Місяць тому
At least if you fall, you’ll burn up in the atmosphere. Lol
@Suite_annamite Місяць тому
If it's any consolation, Space is so far out there that there is no such thing as "high" or "low" nor "up" nor "down" without a spherical object as a reference point.
@keithlewis4250 Місяць тому
@@RobertJohnson-hp4gzIt's a long fall from space.
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
Confident is also a job killer
@user-ju7de7zg3q Місяць тому
How can i get this application & when do I leave?
@animalpower7315 Місяць тому
No one can fly in the open firmament except He who was sent down and He who died and rose to heaven. A walk on the moon is a walk in the desert.
@HuskerFox 26 днів тому
I'm a Canadian, but I'm gonna apply anyway. I have a strong feeling they'll be impressed by my forklift license👍
@GorgieClarissa 28 днів тому
where are they traveling to? if it's the grand canyon distance, ok fine. but if it's far as another country... i'm going to have to pass. i'm not really a fan being stuck in a metal tube for too long
@Jadengome3351 20 днів тому
GOALS!!!!
@erictech201 Місяць тому
Bruh what if it was on April 1st 💀
@UmmYeahOk Місяць тому
Sounds like they’re having the same problem as the airline industry. It’s too expensive to get into that field. And that amount of income won’t pay off that student debt. I mean, it’s not just flight hours we’re dealing with.
@SHOOTERSHOOTERSHOOTER999 27 днів тому
But nobody wants to talk about this...👀
@Jadiac5 Місяць тому
Already failed the first requirement 😭
@andilamont 18 днів тому
Can I do part time? I currently work full time at Walmart, looking for a 2nd job.
@creatorofgods1668 Місяць тому
It is a great thing to hear of the requirements 👍🏽
@DrMD-1 Місяць тому
Seems like any airline pilot with a masters can be eligible, tho with the application numbers, there’s gotta be more than just those requirements
@ryancollyer2046 Місяць тому
Its specifically fixed wing jet hours for the pilot, so normal airline pilots could only apply for mission specialist.
@cryora Місяць тому
Well there's the part of getting selected among a gazillion candidates for a handful of positions.
@stevenlopez1717 Місяць тому
Those are the requirements to apply - many times astronauts are extremely educated (MD/PhD) and come with military experience (air force) in addition.
@abstract5249 Місяць тому
How many airline pilots actually have a master's degree? Most have a bachelor's, at maximum. Even if they had a master's, that's just eligibility. In reality, NASA is probably looking specifically for an airforce pilot, just as they always have.
@lightbearer313 17 днів тому
There are rigorous physical and mental requirements. For instance, you have to go in a centrifuge, and show that you don't become incapacitated, and are still able to function mentally whilst doing so. Also the teamwork and leadership requirements, and personality traits are tested and evaluated continuously.
@darkspartan806 23 дні тому
I've got 5,000+ hrs in Star Citizen, does that count?
@LP-bt4jk Місяць тому
Where do I apply?
@i_dont_live_here Місяць тому
I’d need more than a $150k to take on that job.
@user-ci9jo9xm4v 21 день тому
Then you are definitely not the right candidate
@octaviogomora7884 13 днів тому
They always lowball people who deserve more.
@brettff 23 дні тому
I missed the deadline but nasa does that ALL time . Can I still apply?
@user-xn6il2it6o 29 днів тому
Hello, I want to ask that how a doctor can be an Astronaut? Guidelines are very much needed! 😢
@deeriethedeer Місяць тому
Some Day...
@breakingnews3192 Місяць тому
If DEI you can skip all those requirements.
@SparcImagination Місяць тому
Waaw look at the inside of that orion capsule. You kinda see where all the engineering talent went!! Space X does look more comfortable and safe.
@TheRealFoop Місяць тому
How would anyone think you could ever be a part-time astronaut?
@abstract5249 Місяць тому
That might be possible in the future. Wake up one morning, fly to space, upgrade some machinery, then come back home in time for the game.
@Oh_So_Based Місяць тому
Seasonal maybe
@trumpssleepparalysisdemon8569 Місяць тому
remote maybe
@Eita-Amilton Місяць тому
Pra mim não importa o que é valioso é o magnífico trabalho que eles fazem, NASA 🫶🏾
@GravityJWST Місяць тому
"it's bigger" was funny 😅
Місяць тому
I applied, but they said I was out of this world
@PsyChoAnaLize Місяць тому
So cool ☺️
@AugustusAsgeir Місяць тому
Could apply in a few years....
@AM93000 Місяць тому
Thanks for sticking with the high standards and not letting unqualified people to get a free pass
@BigHeadAvenger Місяць тому
Here we go...
@VoteForBukele Місяць тому
Yep. You have a less than zero chance, so it’s all good.
@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508 Місяць тому
@@BigHeadAvenger LOL, you would actually disagree and take offense to someone saying it's good that they have high standards to recruit astronauts? That's crazy.
@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508 Місяць тому
@@VoteForBukele LOL, are you mad you can't become an astronaut with your high school diploma and your 10 year career as a Walmart cashier?
@MSaleh-vy8rr Місяць тому
Unless you’re a multimillionaire and you can get a seat to travel to space and at some point to the moon with Lunar Resort bases if that happens.
@ReVerTxJ0KER Місяць тому
Ya I'm out due to not qualifying due to heart issues
@Plunkidunk Місяць тому
I’m a commercial pilot without a college degree. Can I sit jump seat?
@heathhill7802 Місяць тому
150 grand a year, and no where to to spend it in space
@starofdabloc Місяць тому
I’m doing it
@EljansLife Місяць тому
Problem with the goverment agency when it's hard they doesn't even want to try it. Like back then someone suggest they can use reusable rocket but they stop that idea and they say it's hard etc.
@Poopeepooo123 Місяць тому
I werk at the me Donald. I hope i the qualified. I think i have a very good chance. Good luck to all applyer.
@TXSTIGG Місяць тому
Do they have anything part time?
@Anirossa 18 днів тому
Figured you would at least need a phd, would be intresting seeing what degrees the ones selected have.
@salami99 Місяць тому
this is the strong labor market the fed mentioned
@sethkoch7441 Місяць тому
Save your astronaut application, you can use it as a form of ID.
@johnrozs Місяць тому
Do they have a DEI scholarship 🤔 😊
@DrPlans Місяць тому
need to have 10 years experience walking on mars and preferably outside our solar system.
@Erikcolts18 29 днів тому
Bubbles should be on top of the list
@Justauri-asdfghjkl 17 днів тому
Why are office job requirements harder than this
@lalakuma9 Місяць тому
Wow the starting pay isn't as much as I thought...
@remy3688 Місяць тому
I would love to visit space someday! Problem is... I'm too stupid to be an astronaut. lol
@jozzz222 Місяць тому
So jealous. I dream of this 😩
@themixranger119 Місяць тому
The real requirements are, 1. Be able to lie continuously 2. Know how to be a good actor 3. Know how to swim well in a pool.
@kaleb7636 Місяць тому
That's dumb. They would have put those in the requirements. Duhh
@fargoth391 Місяць тому
Yeah I'm sure the tens of thousands of astronomers that exist are all part of this grand conspiracy to stop the population from learning that the Earth is flat. They probably all meet up together once a year and dance around a Flat Earth model.
@topdog8678 22 дні тому
@@kaleb7636naw it’s u that’s the dumb one 😂😂 people slow asf 🤦🏽♂️😩
@Ont785 Місяць тому
Perfect, I slept at a Holiday Inn express last night
@jonathandiaz6 Місяць тому
Would definitely be a good reality show id watch
@sevin90 Місяць тому
gaslighting about moon landing is crazy
@CHAOS_6E Місяць тому
Does my 10 years experience in Halo count.
@PraiseChristAlmighty 23 дні тому
The requirements are infringing upon my safe space. As a mentally ill trans-species person who’s paralyzed from the hair down, me not getting this job would be bigoted and racist. For the sake of inclusivity and diversity I demand this job. Zero work experience btw, please hire me.
@balto9674 Місяць тому
At least its not the magic number 5 years experience required as in the case for most job applications these days:
@Johnyboyknowsbetter Місяць тому
Naanhh i pass, i already make almost those digits, and i travel too whenever i want too, without worry if i would be able to go back to earth in one piece.
@bobbackward6461 Місяць тому
I'm sure all the people who stacked degrees for fun and know a guy on the inside are ecstatic.
@quantumspark343 Місяць тому
Welp, im a guy stacking degree but im not american and dont know anyone on the inside :/
@Zedeezia 25 днів тому
I'm going to be disappointed if Sir Elton John isn't the candidate selected. Only other acceptable option is William Shatner he is also a Rocketman and had many years of experience on the Starship Enterprise.
@limlim8995 Місяць тому
So, Star fleet has begun.
@lgmarquez5469 24 дні тому
I have one year of experience in working at subway as a sandwich artist. Y’all think I should apply?
@user-qb3vi5kk3t Місяць тому
So I won’t be home daily? Pass
@davidbaker5777 Місяць тому
Earth science & lighting power plant machine
@TASSGAMIMG Місяць тому
become the best actor ever
@Panster7 Місяць тому
Ok all things considered. The requirements to apply are very reasonable
@sasquatch7234 Місяць тому
Absolutely. But only the top few applicants will be selected. The requirements are bare minimum.
@LordBrittish Місяць тому
Do they still require a college degree?
@MrJameslopez99 Місяць тому
I'll apply for the comedic relief
@dasberserkr Місяць тому
Just applied :D
@MM-wg6dy Місяць тому
Good luck !
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
Just denied hahahaha
@SzymczykProductions Місяць тому
I'm a highschool drop out making $95k a year doing commercial HVAC-R. Guess I'm not good enough.
@jonasvalero Місяць тому
Yeah, you're making dough but your job ain't cool though.
@bigbean672 Місяць тому
@@jonasvalerowhy you gotta let bro down? Unemployment exists but at least he contributes to society💯
@GrapeFlavoredAntifreeze Місяць тому
You probably wouldn’t be. You’re lucky your job is is high demand and not many other people want to do it for a living because its really not that hard and if more people were entering your field you could potentially be out of a job pretty fast
@herkload Місяць тому
I have a lot of respect for tradesmen but doing HVAC work has little to no similarity to piloting a rocket let's be real
@CyrusTheVirus187 Місяць тому
When you come online to lie you're not good enough
@RashaadRahh-EL-BEY Місяць тому
Too risky
@G11366 Місяць тому
How does one get three years of experience as an astronaut before working for NASA. I swear job requirements these days are ridiculous.
@valmiro4164 Місяць тому
it's professional experience in your field
@streamofconsciousness5826 Місяць тому
Unless NASA has a new propulsion system going to Space or even Orbit is going to be exclusive to Fighter Pilots and in great shape Scientists.
@wolfie8012 Місяць тому
Is Boeing involved?
@rickystarduster Місяць тому
well i am sure they are to some extent but i am hoping that they will be annexed so the astronauts will be safe
@1994Tomas_ Місяць тому
Any nurses?
@luvvvmoe Місяць тому
Indeed said they need 12 years of experience for the entry level role
@TheDoomWizard 19 днів тому
But a masters degree costs 120,000$? That's some BS
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