Apply to PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Program

Application for the Advanced PoSSUM Space Academy and the PoSSUM Scientist Astronaut program

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Are you a graduate from an accredited university with at least a B.S. degree?*
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Please list your Academic Degrees, Date of Graduation, and GPA:
Please describe your interests or experience with technologies, research, or educational methods related to human space flight.
Please describe your interests or experience with technologies, research, or educational methods related to atmospheric sciences or aeronomy.
Please describe your interests or experience with technologies, research, or educational methods related to remote sensing or camera system use
Please describe any experience you may have with education or science communication.
We emphasize international collaboration and a philosophy of 'Space for All'. What does this mean to you?

The Project PoSSUM training program is held each April and October at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. Notices of acceptance for the April course will be sent out no later than February 15th. A 25% deposit is due by March 10th. Notices of acceptance for the October course will be sent out no later than August 15th, with the deposit due by September 10th. Payment instructions will accompany the acceptance letter.

Advanced PoSSUM Academy Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at time the program starts and posses an FAA Class III Flight Physical. Students should not be prone to claustrophobia and some SCUBA experience is recommended. Students under the age of 18 will need a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.

Upon successful completion PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Qualification Program, students will be invited to participate in a PoSSUM deployment. We assist graduates with finding financial support for their flight opportunities, but Project PoSSUM, Inc. can not guarantee a flight opportunity or any specific position on any future flight manifest.
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