'Wanna take a ride to Mars?'
The space agency is hoping that the next generation of astronauts will inspire a future mission to Mars.
For those hoping to make a living out of exploring the final frontier, now is your chance - NASA has announced that it will be accepting applications for new astronauts from mid-December.
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject such as mathematics, physical science, biological science or engineering. It is also necessary to have had at least three years of related professional experience or to have spent 1,000 hours piloting a jet aircraft.
"This next group of American space explorers will inspire the Mars generation to reach for new heights, and help us realize the goal of putting boot prints on the Red Planet," said NASA administrator Charles Bolden.
"Those selected for this service will fly on US made spacecraft from American soil, advance critical science and research aboard the International Space Station, and help push the boundaries of technology in the proving ground of deep space."
Applications close in mid-February and the selected candidates will be announced in 2017
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Juneau Mayor Dies Under Strange Circumstances
Stephen “Greg” Fisk, the newly-elected mayor of Juneau, was found dead in his home Monday afternoon. Cops haven’t said much about the 70-year-old politician’s cause of death, except to advise reporters that rumors he’d been assaulted are just “speculation” at this point.
Fisk’s body was apparently discovered by his adult son, Ian Fisk, who stopped to check in on his father around 3:30 p.m. Monday. Neighbors say he opened the door and started “shouting” before calling 911.
Investigators say there was no sign of forced entry, but rumors suggesting the mayor had been attacked soon started circulating on Facebook “and other social media.”
Juneau police chief Bryce Johnson tells the Juneau Empire Fisk did not commit suicide and that a deadly assault is “one of the possibilities out there, but there’s others that could have happened. There could’ve been a fall, there’s lots of things that would cause it.”
“Those rumors are speculation,” the Juneau Police Department said in a statement obtained by CNN. “Detectives are actively investigating facts of the incident, and all evidence is being preserved and documented.”
Fisk’s body is being sent to Anchorage for an autopsy. In the meantime, Juneau Deputy Mayor Mary Becker is reportedly taking over Fisk’s duties. - Alaska Mayor Found Dead in His Home, Sparking "Flurry of Rumors" About What Killed Him
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Abducted by White Humanoid
WHEN: middle of the day, during Spring or Summer of 1980 (approx)
WHERE: next to Methow River, next to a natural spring, near the end of Wilson Rd., due South of Winthrop, WA in Yakima County.
WHO: I was about 11 years old
WHAT: I was taking a walk around this area when I suddenly awoke, on the ground, in a clearing a small distance from where I was last. It was over an hour later.
During this elapsed time I remember speaking with an entity in the spot where I woke up. The entity was humanoid, adult sized, and was white. I believe there was another, shorter one behind it. It was not a ghost. It had physicality to it. I do not recall what we spoke about.
There was a great brightness behind and/or above the entities. It was a very white light.
During the event I primarily felt at peace, with some small part of me feeling upset. After the event I had a peaceful/fearful feeling for the area in which I awoke. I also was baffled by the missing time because I had difficulty remembering and believing my experience with the entities. - MUFON
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Did you miss the 'JFK Assassination' episode on Arcane Radio? Go there now! Arcane Radio at Stitcher Our most recent interview with Joshua Cutchin will be available soon. It was a blast!
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Hey folks...there will be only 2 posts today. I have a few obligations to take of today. Thanks for reading...Lon
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