Monday, October 17, 2011
Ask a question to Astronaut Mike Fossum!
Want to ask a question to an astronaut in space? Now's your chance! If you have a question for the commander of the International Space Station, let SPACE.com know! This Wednesday (Oct. 19), SPACE.com will be speaking to NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, who is currently living and working aboard the station. He also happens to be my favorite Aggie!http://www.space.com/13303-space-station-astronauts-reader-questions.html
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Astronaut Candidate Selection Timeline
Fall 2011 - Vacancy Announcement opens in USAJOBS
January 13, 2012 - Vacancy Announcement closes
March-July 2012 - Qualified Applications reviewed to determine Highly Qualified applicants. Qualifications Inquiry form sent to Supervisors/References and civilian applicants contacted by mail to obtain an FAA medical exam.
June-September 2012 - Highly Qualified applications reviewed to determine Interviewees
August-October 2012 - Interviewees brought to JSC for preliminary interview, medical evaluation, and orientation. Interviewees will be selected from the Highly Qualified group and contacted on a week-by-week basis.
October 2012 - Finalists determined
November 2012-January 2013 - Finalists brought to JSC for additional interview and complete medical evaluation
March 2013 - Astronaut Candidate Class of 2013 announced
June 2013 - Astronaut Candidate Class of 2013 reports to the Johnson Space Center
Reference: http://astronauts.nasa.gov/content/timeline.htm
January 13, 2012 - Vacancy Announcement closes
March-July 2012 - Qualified Applications reviewed to determine Highly Qualified applicants. Qualifications Inquiry form sent to Supervisors/References and civilian applicants contacted by mail to obtain an FAA medical exam.
June-September 2012 - Highly Qualified applications reviewed to determine Interviewees
August-October 2012 - Interviewees brought to JSC for preliminary interview, medical evaluation, and orientation. Interviewees will be selected from the Highly Qualified group and contacted on a week-by-week basis.
October 2012 - Finalists determined
November 2012-January 2013 - Finalists brought to JSC for additional interview and complete medical evaluation
March 2013 - Astronaut Candidate Class of 2013 announced
June 2013 - Astronaut Candidate Class of 2013 reports to the Johnson Space Center
Reference: http://astronauts.nasa.gov/content/timeline.htm
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