To be considered, applicants must meet very stringent medical requirements and be in excellent health. Selected applicants are required to undergo CSA medical examinations, which include the following requirements: Height: Between 149.5 cm and 190.5 cm Weight: Between 50 kg and 95 kg Visual acuity: 20/20 (6/6) or better in each eye, with or without correction. Applicants must not be colour blind. Applicants who have undergone refractive laser surgery (PRK or LASIK) are eligible. The CSA does not recommend that applicants undergo refractive laser surgery for the sole purpose of applying for employment as an astronaut. For those applicants under final consideration, an operative report on the surgical procedure will be requested. Applicants must be free from visual and other complications after undergoing this type of surgery. Blood pressure: Not higher than 140/90 mm Hg, measured in a sitting position. Auditory acuity: Normal hearing (do not suffer from a chronic or recurring auditory condition)
for some operational requirements require frequent travel outside Canada without family, sometimes on short notice and for extended periods of time.
you also need secret security clearance. As part of the selection process, security clearance must also be obtained from the governments of the Canadian Space Program partners. Relocation to Houston, Texas. Successful completion of pre-employment medical examinations. Vaccination against communicable diseases, as required.
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