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NASA is looking for applicants for a new mission, you might want to read the fine print

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HOUSTON – Did you grow up wanting to be an astronaut? NASA is now seeking applicants for its next mission.

Read the job description. You may not think it’s out of this world.

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Mission: Mars CHAPEA surface mission to help inform the agency’s plans for human exploration of the red planet.

How long: One-year

When: Spring 2025

Location: Johnson Space Center, Houston / ground-based simulation (not really on Mars)

Where you’ll be: 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed ‘habitat’

During the one-year analog mission, crew members will participate in various activities, including sample collection and analysis utilizing a glovebox. (Bill Stafford/NASA)

Number of people: Four-person crew

Job perks: Limited resources, equipment failures, communication delays and other environmental stressors.

Pay: Compensation for participating in the mission is available. More information will be provided during the candidate screening process.

Requirements: Healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are non-smokers, 30-55 years old, and proficient in English. A master’s degree in a STEM field. Two years of professional STEM experience or a minimum of 1,000 hours piloting an aircraft is required. Candidates who have completed two years of work toward a doctoral program in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, completed a medical degree, or a test pilot program will also be considered. With four years of professional experience, applicants who have completed military officer training or a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field may be considered.

Deadline: Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Apply here: CHAPEA 2 (nasa.gov)

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