You warned your parents that if they don't help you become an astronomer, you'll disown them, but they're still sending you to soccer or basketball camp.They're not help, so it's wikiHow to the rescue.Continue reading to learn how to start on your path to the next Lagrangian point.
Step 1: A space agency capable of sending humans to space is what you should be a citizen of.
Even if your country has a space agency, you may not be able to navigate the skies you want.Russia, China, EU and the USA are the front runners in the space race.The European Space Agency works with other agencies to send its astronauts on their rockets.The European Space Agency is made up of twenty countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.In the past, NASA has had astronauts from countries with an international agreement.Canada, Japan, Russia, and Brazil.Each of these countries has a space agency.
Step 2: Don't be the wrong age.
If you're fresh out of recess or the senior citizen's discount buffet, you aren't an astronauts material.There are candidates who are 27 and 37 years old.NASA has no age restrictions, but past astronauts have fallen between the ages of 26 and 46.The average age is 34.
Step 3: Don't be the wrong height.
There is hope for that growth spurt.The non-metric folk can be accepted by the ESA if they are between 153 and 190 centimeters.It's not too tough, eh?Men and women between 5'2" and 6'3" are what NASA is looking for.Six of one, half a dozen of another.
Step 4: Pass the physical in colors.
Your near and far vision must be correctable to 20 in each eye in order to become an Astronaut for NASA.It's okay to get LASIK.When in a sitting position, your blood pressure needs to be no higher than 140/90If you make it past the first round of testing, visual screening will be performed.If you do not have a piloting background and your distant vision is between +2.50 and -4.00 diopters, you will not be able to pass this round.If you don't have a piloting background, you may not have an anisometropia larger than 3.5 diopters if you do have one.The requirements are similar.They stress the importance of being psychologically sound.Other people are going to be locked in a small room with you for months on end.If you're aggressive, close-minded, or stubborn, you may not be able to travel.
Step 5: Speak in English.
The International Space Station is not called that.If you plan on working with people of almost every nationality, you should be aware of the fact that most people speak it.Speaking Russian is useful.There is a Russian influence when it comes to space relations.Both NASA and the ESA value candidates that can speak both languages.
Step 6: Learn how to swim.
Day-to-day air living isn't great for simulating the universe because of gravity.Some of your training will be done underwater.If you can't swim, you're not going to make the cut.NASA will put you through military water survival training and make sure you can tread water for 10 minutes in addition to swimming 75 meters in a flight suit and being SCUBA- qualified.You can get a pass for your local pool.
Step 7: Excellent grades can be obtained in high school.
Excellent grades are obtained in every subject.All of them.Every single one of them.Astronauts are smart.English, history, and foreign relations are important, but math and science are the most important.It's a good idea to be well-rounded.The competition will be fierce.You will be going against the cream of the crop.You don't have the ability to stop time.For at least the next decade of your career training, focus on math and science since you're not a machine.
Step 8: A good university is where you should be a stellar student.
A bachelor's degree in math, physics, engineering, or science is required.Don't let college social life distract you from your grades.Look into the ROTC programs at your college of choice.If you want to be a test pilot in the military, you need the most experience flying experimental aircraft.
Step 9: 3 years of experience work is complete.
Professional experience can be in the form of a degree.Regardless of how long it takes you to complete a degree, a master's and a PhD count as 1 year of experience and 3 as 3.You must complete at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft if you have experience in piloting.You should also have flight test experience.If you want to get professional experience, you should get a job related to something anastronomy would have to do.Some examples include navigation, piloting, working with computers, or commanding a ship.Teachers are encouraged to apply because teaching is an important part of being an astronauts.
Step 10: If you want to join the military, consider it.
It is a means to an end that military personnel are considered above regular civilians.You have the chance to work with aircraft in the military, and you will get training experience in both physical and mental.There was a bonus and bonus.Military personnel will be given appointments by NASA.Regular citizens don't apply and work through a military program.
Step 11: You have to apply for the job.
All active duty military personnel must submit an application to their respective service in addition to the website application if they want to apply for a job in the US.The last round of hiring for astronauts was done in 2009.You can take tests online to see how you would fare.NASA had their most recent training in Houston.Keep an eye out for the next hiring round.
Step 12: You have to be able to complete the training.
The training for NASA will take place in Texas.You will be put through a similar program in Cologne.In addition to studying space relations and the science behind the technology, you'll be working underwater and in simulators.There's a lot of emphasis on human mechanics, engineering, and astronomy.You will be immersed in the Russian language with both programs.NASA requires civilians who complete the training to remain an employee for 5 years before they become astronauts.Military personal duty will be assigned to NASA