Duke grad is a candidate to become NASA astronaut

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

What it’s really like to become a NASA astronaut: 10 surprising facts few people know

NASA astronaut requirements 2026: Becoming a NASA astronaut is a challenging journey. Applicants need specific degrees and experience. Training lasts two years, covering survival, robotics, and flying ...
News-Gazette

UI grad on track to become astronaut: 'If you have an interest in it, then it's possible'

After graduating the University of Illinois with his bachelor's degree in 2012 and his master's in 2018, Cameron Jones went ...
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Savanna, Illinois native among 10 chosen nationwide for NASA astronaut training

SAVANNA, Ill. — Cameron Jones still remembers exactly where he was when NASA called. Jones, who considers Savanna, Illinois, his hometown, was sitting on the floor of his kitchen with his wife and ...

NASA, SpaceX to launch Crew-12 mission to ISS. Meet the astronauts

Four Crew-12 astronauts, including two Americans, will launch to the International Space Station for nine months. Take a look ...
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Two Johns Hopkins affiliates join NASA's astronaut class

Rebecca Lawler used to be a hurricane hunter, flying directly into storms to collect crucial data. Imelda Muller was an undersea medical officer, staying at dangerous depths in hyperbaric chambers for ...
Education Week

Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM

Experts point to a lack of real-world exposure to STEM concepts and careers as a reason for that slide in interest. Several ...