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NASA: Do You Have The Right Stuff?
NASA seeking new recruits: Here's what it takes to be an astronaut - CBS News
You need: -A bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics. This includes degrees in clinical or experimental psychology, but excludes aviation, geography and nursing. -1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft, or 3 years of professional experience, which can include advanced degrees (master's, doctorate) and teaching at the kindergarten through high school level. -To be at least 5 foot 2 and no taller than 6 foot 3. (There's more latitude for mission specialists, who can stand between 58.5 and 76 inches.) -Blood pressure that does not exceed 140/90. -To pass the NASA long-duration space flight physical, which is similar to a military physical. You don't need: -Perfect eyesight: 20/100 vision that has been corrected to 20/20 with glasses or Lasik or other corrective surgery is OK. -To be any particular age; there are no age requirements and candidates have ranged from 26 to 46 years old. The average is 34. -An advanced degree (see professional experience, above). 
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