NASA is looking to recruit the next class of astronauts, and applications are open! The manager of NASA astronaut selection discusses the selection process and how to apply to an out-of-this-world career. HWHAP Episode 325.5.
Houston, we have a podcast.
Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space center, episode 325.5.
So, you want to be an astronaut.
I'm Dane Turner, and I'll be your host for this bonus episode.
On this podcast, we bring in the experts, scientists, engineers, and astronauts, all to let you know what's going on in the world of human spaceflight and more.
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut?
Well, now's your chance.
NASA is looking to recruit the next class of astronauts, and applications are open.
I recently sat down with the manager of NASA Astronaut Solutions selection, April Jordan, to find out more about the selection process and what NASA is looking for in their next astronaut class.
Enjoy.
Houston, we have a podcast.
April, thank you so much for coming on.
Houston, we have a podcast.
Thank you for having me.
It's an exciting topic to talk about.
We're really excited to talk about.
We're really excited to meet our new astronauts and have people apply to be the next class.
So, looking back on the 2020 application process, that's when the current class applied to be an astronaut.
How many applications did we receive back then?
Yeah, this is a very popular application.