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5 Signs You Might Be Ready to Apply to be an Astronaut

Did you hear? Astronaut applications are open! Here are a few signs that might mean you’re ready to apply:

1. You Don’t Mind Having Roommates

When you’re an astronaut, you have to work and live with your crew mates for extended periods of time. It’s important to the mission and your safety that everyone can collaborate and work together.

2. You LOVE Space

If the Milky Way, planets and space travel doesn’t excite you then this might not be the perfect job for you. But if you love galaxies, space station research and deep space exploration, then maybe you should take a look at our application.

3. Adventure Doesn’t Scare You

Being an astronaut means that you get to take part in adventures that most people will never experience. Imagine: sitting on the launch pad in the Orion spacecraft, atop a rocket that’s getting ready to launch. You’ll travel farther into space than any other humans have been and help push the boundaries of technology in the proving ground of deep space lunar orbits, leading the way for future missions to Mars.

4. You Want to be on the Cutting Edge of Science

Not only do astronauts get to travel to space, but they also get to conduct really cool research in microgravity. Did you know that right now they’re growing Zinnia flowers on the International Space Station? This research could help with our future deep space exploration and could teach us a few things about growing plants on Earth. Learn more about all the awesome research on the space station HERE.

5. You’re Not Afraid of Heights

One of the coolest things about being an astronaut, is that you get to go to SPACE! At the very least, you’ll travel to the International Space Station, which is 250 miles above Earth. Or, you could be one of the first astronauts to travel to a distant asteroid or even Mars!

Interested in applying to become an astronaut? You’re in luck, applications open Dec. 14! Learn about some common myths about becoming an astronaut HERE.

Apply to be one of our astronauts HERE.

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The Beauty of Architectural Symmetry

The human mind has an innate ability to pick out patterns in the environment. It revels in finding symmetry in architecture and nature. Even in nature, consistent uniform shapes appeal to the eye. The Instagram account SymmetricalMonsters is responsible for serving the best photography, which showcases the beauty in architectural symmetry.

The photographer caters to the ancient ideal of beauty demonstrated in the Old World. The Greek and Roman empire, the Renaissance period and the Middle Eastern kingdom are heavily influenced by geometric and symmetrical designs.

These pictures have been taken across various locations - from crowded apartment complexes, underground stations, climbing escalators in shopping centers to tunnels, towering skyscrapers and traffic-clogged streets. The stunning skyscrapers and modern marvels subconsciously provide order and balance to the bustling of the city streets. 

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