138K views · 144 reactions | Alyssa Carson is the world’s youngest astronaut in training  | AOL | Facebook

Last week, we announced our new class of astronaut candidates: 10 pilots, scientists, doctors, and explorers from across the United States. They're starting two years of intensive training, after which they'll be eligible for missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond. Come join the journey with us—follow our new candidates on social media: https://go.nasa.gov/4mLeL7j | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

4.8K views · 36 reactions | Astronaut applications for the ESA - European Space Agency close today. But how do you become an astronaut? What are the job requirements and what do astronauts actually do? How do you turn your dream to become an astronaut into a reality? Credit: ESA | National Space Centre | Facebook