Become an Astronaut
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CREW SELECTION
We are giving 6 members of the global public, selected mainly from the 150 countries that have never had an astronaut, the opportunity to go to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
For citizens of Nations that have had no or very few astronauts
For everyone else on the planet
Unlike human spaceflight programs of the past, there is no ‘finger on the scale’ of astronaut selection
The final crew is voted by you
This Mission is a partnership between SERA and Blue Origin. Together we are dedicated to opening up new opportunities in space for communities that have historically lacked access.
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Program Pass
The Mission pin is your access pass to all levels of participation
Become an Astronaut
Apply to be the first of your nation to experience space travel
Mission Voting
Vote for the final crew and the science experiments they will perform in space
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Mission Accepted
Your Astronaut Journey
Basic Requirements
• Spaceflight opportunity open to anyone over the age of 18
• Must meet Blue Origin requirements around weight, height, physical fitness and citizenship
• For safety reasons, basic English language proficiency is required
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Earn Votes
• Tell your story to the world through your Mission profile page
• Generate support through socials and word of mouth and encourage people to vote for you
• Complete themed content prompts to reach a broader audience
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3-Phase Astronaut Voting Process
Voting Overview
Register To Vote
Mission registration is required to participate in voting on candidates and science experiments. You do not need to be an astronaut candidate to vote
Support Your Nation
Mission participants will only be able to vote for candidates and experiments from their nation or region, with the exception of the 6th global seat
Voting Phase 1
Voting Mechanics
Your Mission pin can be used to cast a vote for 5 separate candidates
Progression
The Mission hub will display a running leaderboard for each seat as candidates accumulate votes. There will be a cut at the end of Phase 1
Voting Phase 2
Voting Mechanics
Your Mission pin can be used to vote for 1 candidate per cut
Progression
In a series of cuts, the leaderboard is reduced to the final candidates per seat
Voting Phase 3
Docuseries
The finalists from Phase 2 will come together to have their journeys documented as they push through the final phase of the selection process
Crew Formations
Candidates will form into crews, with 1 representative from each seat, to compete in series of challenges that will be streamed over several episodes
Voting Mechanics
Votes are cast for entire crews rather than individuals after each episode. The crew with the least votes is eliminated until only one crew remains
Final Crew
The final crew will then report for training on the Blue Origin ranch in West Texas 3 days before the flight
JOURNEY.ON
Roadmap
A global audience will apply and vote for the final 24 candidates for the Mission
The community can use the SERA platform to learn about space science and design and vote for the experiments the astronauts will perform on the flight
This series will put four teams of six through a series of space + STEM challenges to inform the public’s final vote for the winning crew
Follow the crew on their astronaut training journey as they prepare for flight. Winners of the science experiment competition announced
Rocket Launch – All roads lead to space! Join us as we livestream YOUR historic Mission into the great beyond
