Some of the glorified careers we hear about as kids include firefighters who save lives, doctors who cure illnesses, and astronauts who venture into space.
If you grew up in the US, then NASA's astronaut program is the one with which you're probably most familiar, but just how much do you know about the selection process?
Between 4,000 and 8,000 people apply during each round of NASA applications, but only eight to 35 are selected. And the next round is opening soon.
Do you have what it takes to be a NASA astronaut? Take this quick quiz to see what you know.
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1. How many NASA astronauts have there been throughout history?
A. 167
B. 339
C. 47
D. 588
Answer: B. 339
The first NASA astronaut candidates were selected in 1959 for Project Mercury.
Since then, tens of thousands have applied for NASA's intense astronaut training program, but only 339 people have been selected. The newest members of the team were announced last July:
1. US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Josh Cassada
2. US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Victor Glover
3. US Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler "Nick" Hague
4. Christina Hammock
5. US Marine Corps Maj. Nicole Mann
6. US Army Maj. Anne McClain
7. Jessica Meir
8. US Army Maj. Andrew Morgan
2. True or false: All applicants must have a bachelor's degree to qualify.
A. True
B. False
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