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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
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We emphasize international collaboration and a philosophy of 'Space for All'. What does this mean to you?
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Note: A Bachelors Degree or higher is required for acceptance into the Project PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut program. A college degree is not required for acceptance into the PoSSUM Academy.
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Why are you applying to be a part of the PoSSUM Program?
What IIAS research concentration interests you the most?
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Aeronomy
Bioastronautics - IVA Space Suit Evaluation
Bioastronautics - EVA Space Suit Evaluation
Science Education
Space Flight Operations
Flight Test Engineering
If you could lead any new research investigation, educational program, prototype technology, or STEM outreach venture to IIAS, what might that look like?
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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