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Marqavious
Student
Memphis, Tennessee
3
Questions
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Sheila Jordan
Lead Network Proj/Prog Manager
716
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Atlanta, Georgia
Updated
Sheila’s Answer
Hi Marqavious:
Thank you for your question. According to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Possess a master's degree* in a STEM field, including engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, from an accredited institution
• Have at least two (2) years of related professional experience obtained after degree completion or at least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time on jet aircraft
• Be able to pass the NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical
*The master's degree requirement can also be met by:
• Two years (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) of work toward a doctoral program in a related science, technology, engineering or math field
• A completed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
• Completion (or current enrollment that will result in completion by June 2021) of a nationally recognized test pilot school program.
Astronaut candidates must also have skills in leadership, teamwork and communications. . . Best of luck to you!
How to Become an Astronaut • https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/how-to-be-an-astronaut.html
Astronaut Requirements • https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/F_Astronaut_Requirements.html
NASA • https://www.nasa.gov/
Thank you for your question. According to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Possess a master's degree* in a STEM field, including engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, from an accredited institution
• Have at least two (2) years of related professional experience obtained after degree completion or at least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time on jet aircraft
• Be able to pass the NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical
*The master's degree requirement can also be met by:
• Two years (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) of work toward a doctoral program in a related science, technology, engineering or math field
• A completed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
• Completion (or current enrollment that will result in completion by June 2021) of a nationally recognized test pilot school program.
Astronaut candidates must also have skills in leadership, teamwork and communications. . . Best of luck to you!
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Bryce Cromer
Student Teacher
89
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Fort Myers, Florida
Updated
Bryce’s Answer
Hi Marquavious,
That is a great question and a lot more complex than most people think. Most people think that astronauts all did the same thing to get where they are and in most cases that is not true. Astronauts come from a multitude of backgrounds and multiple different disciplines. You don't have to study astronomy or even space to become an astronaut. A lot of astronauts have degrees in subjects like geology, engineering, biology, and multiple different areas of science and math. I would definitely recommend focusing on fine tuning your math and science skills because that will definitely be useful to you down the line. Then I would recommend looking at the requirements to become an astronaut. You will probably find those requirements on NASA's website. Lastly, just do your best and put in max effort and you will achieve your goal. Good luck!
That is a great question and a lot more complex than most people think. Most people think that astronauts all did the same thing to get where they are and in most cases that is not true. Astronauts come from a multitude of backgrounds and multiple different disciplines. You don't have to study astronomy or even space to become an astronaut. A lot of astronauts have degrees in subjects like geology, engineering, biology, and multiple different areas of science and math. I would definitely recommend focusing on fine tuning your math and science skills because that will definitely be useful to you down the line. Then I would recommend looking at the requirements to become an astronaut. You will probably find those requirements on NASA's website. Lastly, just do your best and put in max effort and you will achieve your goal. Good luck!
Lisa Famularo
Career Coach
16
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Hartford, Connecticut
Updated
Lisa’s Answer
Hi Marqavious!
I've always thought being an astronaut is such a cool career! As you may know, NASA is the largest space exploration group in the US, and they have a great page on their website about what it takes to become an astronaut that you should check out: https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/F_Astronaut_Requirements.html
I hope this is helpful!
Lisa
I've always thought being an astronaut is such a cool career! As you may know, NASA is the largest space exploration group in the US, and they have a great page on their website about what it takes to become an astronaut that you should check out: https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/F_Astronaut_Requirements.html
I hope this is helpful!
Lisa
Barry Loudermilk
Loss Control Consultant
17
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Elgin, South Carolina
Updated
Barry’s Answer
Being an astronaut is a great goal. Many people chosen to be enter NASA's astronaut program are pilots in the military, or they are specialists in a field of study like engineers, medical researchers, and scientists.
Sharool A
Tech Support
70
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Updated
Sharool’s Answer
The agency's basic requirements are a bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, followed by three years of professional experience (or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft). Candidates also must pass NASA's astronaut physical examination
Kimberly Campos
S.T.E.M. Specialist(space studies/Astronomer)and Program director
6
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Bronx, ID
Updated
Kimberly’s Answer
Hey,
to start a career in astronut, make sure you have good grades in school, especially in the math and sciences spectrum. Going to college, while in college, Doing interships/ and volenteer work from NASA a large company or space X another company of space explorers there are also other space companies. Make sure you are in good shape and healthy. Also, getting a mentor that specializes in that field. After that, apply to various space companies. Good Luck !!!!!
good grades in school (math and science)
go to college
Internships
mentorship/ Good shape , and healthy
Apply to space companies
to start a career in astronut, make sure you have good grades in school, especially in the math and sciences spectrum. Going to college, while in college, Doing interships/ and volenteer work from NASA a large company or space X another company of space explorers there are also other space companies. Make sure you are in good shape and healthy. Also, getting a mentor that specializes in that field. After that, apply to various space companies. Good Luck !!!!!
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