In a letter to NASA, the young British boy wrote, "I heard that you are sending two people to Mars and I would like to come, but I'm 7, so I can't," Dexter's letter read. "I would like to come in the future. What do I need to do to become an astronaut?"
And really, what 7-year-old boy doesnt want to be an astronaut?
The great part about this story is that .
"NASA wants you to know that your thoughts and ideas to further space exploration are important, and we hope that you will continue to learn all you can about NASA's space programs, missions, and accomplishments," reads the letter Walters received from NASA's Public Communication Program. "Just think in a few years, you could be one of the pioneers that may help lead the world's activities for better understanding of our earth and for exploring space."
The letter also shows how far NASA's public relations have come in recent years. For example, another NASA letter is making the rounds today but for very different reasons. As our colleagues over at Shine reported today,Of course, female astronauts have since become integrated into NASA but it helps illustrate how far things have come over the past 50 years not just in terms of where people can travel but in who is allowed to take part in the journey.
Walters mother posted images of both Dexter and NASAs letters on the social media site , and wrote on Facebook, The response from this is just insane! I told Dexter this morning itll all blow over today.
Of course, it might not all blow over so quickly. After all, the letter has already received more than 2,000 comments from enthusiastic readers.
Dexters letter first caught the attention ofwho , writing:
I work at NASA HQ in DC and whenever I visit the Public Outreach people, they have scans of these letters pinned to their cubicles. NASA eats this stuff up because it reinforces the idea they they are doing good work. I hope Dexter follows the dream and he gets to go where so few have.
In the meantime, NASA is encouraging Walters to stay focused on his schoolwork before he makes any concrete plans to fly away to the Red Planet.
NASA wishes you every success in earning good grades and encourages you to keep reaching for the stars! the letter concludes.
7-year-old Dexter Walters' letter to NASA (Imgur)
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