HOUSTON –
The American space agency NASA on Wednesday in Houston twelve new astronauts were presented. It is going to be five women and seven men with an age between 29 and 43 years. “You are the twelve that the have saved. You now belong to the elite. You are our best”, said the American vice president Mike Pence during the festive event.
NASA boss Robert Lightfoot called the curriculum vitae of the elect, among whom are doctors, scientists, pilots, and impressive. “When I read what these people have done, then I feel myself, heavy enough.”
Photo: NASA / Bill Ingalls