“When I was 17 years old, I sent away for a NASA astronaut application, received it and tacked it to my bulletin board. Sixteen years later, the application still hanging, I have finally applied. I have done my part, now let’s see if NASA does theirs.”
— Facebook post from one of the most extraordinary and qualified people I know who has applied for the NASA astronaut training program. Like me, he’s dreamed about getting to space since he was tiny. Unlike me, he studied astrophysics, has spent the last three austral summers working in Antarctica, and actually has the chops to make it happen. Best, best, best of luck to you, Ben. Make it happen.
