03. How much would we have to pay to go to space aboard the Space Shuttle? (A K2S Question)

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As a private citizen, you currently cannot get into space aboard the Space Shuttle for any amount of money. You just can't! NASA won't take you on as a paying passenger. They flat out won't take your money—because by law they can't. So there is no ticket you can buy for getting into space aboard a Space Shuttle. But every few years, NASA has a need for more astronauts. This is because as the current crews retire or decide to do something else, they have vacancies that they need to fill in the astronaut corps. If you're smart enough, have a good personality, and are in good enough shape, you can apply for one of the pilot or mission specialist positions. After very rigorous testing you might become a member of the astronaut corps. If you do, then you'll be able to fly on the Shuttle too—and it won't cost you a dime— it will be your job.

Answer provided by Ben Reytblat


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