Don Hudson Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://www.fastcompany.com/3053205/dream-job-alert-nasa-puts-out-call-for-new-astronautsWhen someone says, "It's time to leave...", here they mean it!Not sure what the benefits, time off and pay is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Just boggles my mind....all of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 It really is mind boggling. And the amount of work and study to even qualify only to end up a speck somewhere in deep space growing potatoes to survive. I am curious who would consider this adventure. Perhaps some underpaid and overworked US regional first officers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Hudson Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 How does one leave home as an adult?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I was fortunate enough to work with some of these people in the past in Antarctica.One good friend was a Geophysicist and full time staff at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Sounds odd, but most of these people work on their own science while doing something else for NASA.She was a two time astronaut candidate, didn't get through the week long medicals. One did maybe save her life though.She was a part time Professor at Cal-tech.She was a manager of a computing department for the initial mars rover program. She felt that she needed a better understanding of computers so she picked up a masters in computer programming, on the side.She has a commercial pilot license, her buddy Dick Rutan was her instructor. ( most sorties in North Vietnam on the super sabre)She was a single mom with an eight year old son.These people are scary smart, and lots of fun to be around, they just love what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Good question DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 How does one leave home as an adult?!Until NASA (or someone) can shorten the amount of time it takes to travel in space and reduce the post effects of extended weightlessness, I really don't know how you make this decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Maybe I misunderstood, it wouldn't be the first time, but I think the question was rhetorically suggesting that a person doesn't actually become an adult until they have demonstrated the ability to live without an umbilical cord attached to the parent(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Maybe I misunderstood, it wouldn't be the first time, but I think the question was rhetorically suggesting that a person doesn't actually become an adult until they have demonstrated the ability to live without an umbilical cord attached to the parent(s)?Oh. I see. I think it was my misunderstanding. Have a good weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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