“Crew tasks may include simulated spacewalks, scientific research, use of virtual reality and robotic controls, and exchanging communications,” NASA wrote.
Unfortunately, Kiwis looking to escape New Zealand’s brutal housing market for a year will also need US citizenship or permanent residence to apply.
Selection will be based on standard NASA criteria for astronauts.
Candidates will also need to be non-smokers aged between 30 and 55 years old and be proficient in English, as well as hold a Master’s Degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) related field.
The entire selection process can take up to 13 months, NASA said. While compensation will be available for those selected, the agency hasn’t detailed what that will be.
