Thousands of applications from NASA to become astronauts

NASA announced that it has received 18.300 requests from people who want to get…
in the next “batch” of astronauts, 2017.
This number is almost three times higher than the last time the space agency had sought new people, the 2012. Yes, it’s a record, surpassing 8,000 candidates, 1978.
Of course, if you and thousands have applied, few will be chosen. After an 18-month process, NASA will determine who will earn the opportunity to become candidates for astronauts, choosing from 8 to 14 people.
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