What does it take to become an astronaunt?

Question

What does it take to become an astronaunt?

Answer 1

hard work and determination

study very very hard

volunteer in a local science museum

and keep working hard

Answer 2

Go to these links. The first one is best for learning the specifics. Just use these pages to kind of navigate around and you will learn a lot.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents...

http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/astronauts/...

Naviagate around the site in this area and you will learn a lot. I want to be an astronaut, and this is where I leanred almost everything I know.

Basically, the bottom requirement is a BA in engineering, math, or science. The least schooling you have, the more experience in the field they require. A popular path is through the military, but it is not required (thankfully for me :) ). Take any opportunity you can to do internships at NASA (or the agency for whichever country you live in), and try to get connections with employees by asking questions and finding mentors. This will greatly benefit you when it comes time to review your application.

Answer 3

The Right Stuff

The left stuff works for cosmonauts!

Answer 4

That is like asking what it takes to become rich. It is literally that complicated and there are that many different way to do it. Basically you have to be the kind of person who can do whatever they set out to do, and do it better than anyone else, no matter what "it" is. And if such a person chooses to be an astronaut, then that is what "it" is for them. The the NASA FAQ on the subject at the source.

Answer 5

An excellent education

Dennis G

Answer 6

Salaries for civilian Astronaut Candidates are based upon the Federal Government's General Schedule pay scale for grades GS-11 through GS-13. The grade is determined in accordance with each individual's academic achievements and experience. Currently a GS-11 starts at 56,445 per year and a GS-13 can earn up to $104,581 per year.

If you need money for college, the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering offers FREE 4 year degrees, that's a savings of $160,000. You'll probably need $15,000 per year for food, dormitory and fees, which you can borrow as a student loan.  Or they might have work/study programs, or give you a fellowship.

Geophysics is an exciting field since 160+ moons need dynamos built into them.

Dynamos protect Astronauts from cosmic radiation and any water from being photo-dissociated by solar uv, while an atmosphere protects them from gamma, uv and x-rays. A Superconducting Ring can create a dynamo on a moon.