6,300 individuals have applied to be the part of the next astronaut class .Nasa agency have received twice the number of applications by the agency .It is the second highest number..Last year they call for new astronaut class.When they join the class they will study and live abroad in the international space station to build the orion spacecraft for the exploration that is beyond the lower earth orbit, that will make a good continuity and partner ship with many companies they will also supply commercial transportation facilities and services to the ISS.
Janet Kavandi said “The Flight Crew Operations Directorate is very happy with the large number of applicants for the astronaut program,”.“NASA feels strongly that an appropriate mix of skills, education, and background provide the office with a greater ability to successfully work a wide array of operational situations.”
The applications are accepted for two months by it will be expiring on january27,2012. Nasa has received 6,372 applications this is one of the largest applications since 1978 butit has extended more than 8000 applications.
Duane Ross said“Historically, we’ve received between 2,500 and 3,500 applications for each class,”
Interview will be held in the basis of two step process. Initial interview will be conducted by the Astronaut Selection Board beginning in August and will continue through October. Then, starting in November and running through January 2013, final interviews will be held by the medical evaluvations of each applicant.
The final decisition will be expected on 2013 with the new astronauts.
Training will be held for two years for the new astronauts .After that only they be a allowed for the eligibility of the mission assignments.
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