They were put through vigerous testing. This included being spun around to experience zero gravity.
They were put through a lot of tests and practiced being weightless
The first astronauts were recruited in 1959.
Nasa accepted its first female candidate on June 16th, 1963.
No, it is independent of the military. It does use military people & equipment to assist. The first NASA astronauts were military pilots.
NASA seletcs astronauts every 2 years. which is usaly an odd year.
They were put through a lot of tests and practiced being weightless
The first astronauts were recruited in 1959.
Nasa accepted its first female candidate on June 16th, 1963.
Mercury
They didn't choose, the NASA scientists made the evaluation and decision long before the ship was launched.
nasa
No, it is independent of the military. It does use military people & equipment to assist. The first NASA astronauts were military pilots.
NASA seletcs astronauts every 2 years. which is usaly an odd year.
NASA and .......
It was NASA.
Judith Resnik
NASA