Paul Morrissey wrote:

Hello,
I'm interested in finding out about the age limitations for
Astronauts. A friend recently informed me that he had heard that NASA
was interested in sending infants into space for some type of
research. I am totally against sending babies into space. I don't
think that they have the necessary training and math skills to
survive. I thought my friend was just pulling my leg about this.
Please let me know that NASA is not planning on using baby astronauts
because I am against that.
Thanks,
TP

I think your friend was indeed kiding, or read and believed some
bogus report. Nothing obvious would be gained, and NASA isn't about to
invite the public relations flack that would come. Espically as our only
current access to space isn't considered safe enough for *adults* at the
moment....