A New Way to Solve Orion's Weight Problem
Size-conscious NASA will need astronauts who fit the profile, USA Today
“Size does matter – especially to NASA. As early as 2009, applicants to the astronaut corps will face new size limits, including on weight and sitting height. That’s a result of NASA’s plan to retire the space shuttle in 2010 and switch entirely to smaller vehicles. The exact limits haven’t been determined because new vehicles are still in development.”