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Astronauts wanted

Posted May 29, 2008 2:01 PM

From Boing Boing:

The Canadian Space Agency has, er, launched a recruitment campaign for astronauts. Two lucky applicants will be chosen to join the Canadian Space Agency Astronaut corps and a "pool of qualified candidates will also be created for future needs." From the job description: The Canadian Space Agency is seeking outstanding scientists, engineers and/or medical doctors with a wide variety of backgrounds. Creativity, diversity, teamwork, and a probing mind are qualities required to join the Canadian Space Agency's Astronaut Corps. To withstand the physical demands of training and space flight, candidates must also demonstrate a high level of fitness and a clean bill of health.

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Re: Astronauts wanted

06/05/2008 3:19 AM

Just think, if I was Canadian, and some 30 years younger, I might have qualified, and

I cannot see a New Zealand Space Agency any time soon

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