9 Surprisingly Cool Government Jobs

9 Surprisingly Cool Government Jobs

Astronaut Candidate

Salary: $64,724 to $141,715
Think you have the right stuff to "support the International Space Station (ISS) Program and future deep space exploration activities"? NASA is looking for potential astronauts, but not just anyone can qualify. Applicants must be active-duty military personnel, have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, physical science, or math and at least three years of related experience or 1,000 hours piloting jet aircraft. Candidates must also be between 5'2" and 6'3" tall and pass a medical exam. The chosen few will also have to pass a swimming test as part of a "training and evaluation period" of around two years.

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