How do you go to the
BATHROOM in SPACE?

Your own toilet uses water and
gravity, but in space things are
a bit different.   Just think
"suction" and visit
NASA's BrainBites Video!

How would you turn a
BOLT in SPACE?

What's it like to work in a place
where everyhing floats?   Have
fun with Home Improvement
on the Space Station and visit
NASA's BrainBites Video!

View other BrainBite
Videos here

How can I become an astronaut?

Any adult man or woman in excellent physical condition who meets the basic qualifications can be selected to enter astronaut training. For mission specialists and pilot astronauts, the minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math from an accredited institution. Three years of related experience must follow the degree, and an advanced degree is desirable. Pilot astronauts must have at least 1,000 hours of experience in jet aircraft, and they need better vision than mission specialists. Competition is extremely keen, with an average of more than 4,000 applicants for about 20 openings every two years. Astronaut recruiting occurs periodically. For more information, write to the astronaut selection office, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77058. See NASA's Astronaut Selection and Training Web site for more information.