Duke grad is a candidate to become NASA astronaut

Duke University graduate Anna Menon is currently undergoing a two-year NASA training program.
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Smead Aerospace graduate a NASA astronaut candidate

An alumna of the University of Colorado Boulder and a Kentucky native, Overcash was selected as one of 10 astronaut candidates from over 8,000 applications received for their Astronaut Class of 2025.
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NASA internship program for 2025: Check eligibility, deadlines, and know how to apply

NASA provides student internships in 2025 with a different and enriching experience to share the opportunity of being able to work on world-changing projects in many areas of interest. Not just ...
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Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program: Advancing Science, Driving Innovation, and Developing Workforce

For over five decades the elements of NASA’s suborbital program—airborne, balloon, and sounding rockets—have provided vital technical support for NASA’s scientific mission success. These elements have ...
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Preparing for the High Frontier: The Role and Training of NASA Astronauts in the Post-Space Shuttle Era

In May 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) was asked by NASA to address several questions related to the Astronaut Corps. The NRC’s Committee on Human Spaceflight Crew Operations was tasked to ...