NASA is one of many employers having a hard time filling jobs.
The Office of Investigator General has released a report that shows the astronaut corps is stretched as thin as it has ever been. The agency has just 44 astronauts now, compared to its peak of 150 in 2000.
NASA is going to return humans to the Moon in the coming years, and the trend raises concerns about how it will be done.
The report states that the corps size is projected to fall below its targeted size in fiscal year 2022, due to attrition and additional space flight manifest needs.
The report stated that the Agency may not have enough astronauts available for reassigning crew members, engaging in program development, and serving as a spokesman for the Agency. The corps might be at risk of being in the wrong place in the future due to the expanding space flight opportunities anticipated for the Artemis missions.
There are retirements called Rocket Retirements.
NASA is going through a hiring crunch because a lot of astronauts have retired.
Between 2004 and 2012 the attrition rate for astronauts was roughly 10 a year, after the agency announced that the Space Shuttle missions would be largely discontinued.
The agency recently announced a new round of astronauts and is expected to reduce the attrition rate.
NASA needs to address resource issues in order to fulfill its upcoming missions, according to the report. It will need to carefully balance budget constraints along with training timelines to meet its goals.
If you are looking for a job, maybe you should consider becoming an astronomer. Health insurance, extended work-related travel, and exciting hands-on experiences are included in the benefits. It will be good padding for your resume.
There is more on NASA astronauts.
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