Can I volunteer to go to space?

NASA Johnson Space Center’s Test Subject Screening group is accepting résumés for healthy, non-smoking volunteers ages 30 to 55 for future missions. Volunteers will be compensated, and must pass a physical and psychological assessment to qualify.

Which is a benefit of the space program?

The benefits of space can be categorized as either direct or indirect. The direct benefits of exploration include the generation of scientific knowledge, the diffusion of innovation and creation of markets, the inspiration of people around the world, and agreements forged between the countries engaged in exploration.

Can you volunteer at NASA?

About the NASA Langley Student Volunteer Service Program The Student Volunteer Service Program offers unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college. Students may volunteer their services to Langley Research Center, gain work experience and knowledge, and engage in early career exploration.

Why do we need to explore space?

Space exploration allows us to prove or disprove scientific theories developed on Earth. Studying the solar system, for example, has brought us insights into such phenomena as gravity, the magnetosphere, the atmosphere, fluid dynamics and the geological evolution of other planets.

How has space exploration benefited health and medicine?

Advances in telemedicine, disease models, psychological stress response systems, nutrition, cell behavior and environmental health are just a few examples of benefits that have been gained from the unique space station microgravity environment.

How can space exploration improve health care?

Broadening our understanding of the human body Science experiments performed on astronauts in space improve our understanding of medical conditions on Earth. This research has produced findings that can help people suffering from cardiovascular disorders, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and balance problems.