How to Become an Astronaut Pittsburgh PA

If you want to be an astronaut, you should know it takes a lot of hard work. To learn more about becoming an astronaut, read the following article.

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Steps

  1. Do well in school and/or college. This will help with resumes, especially if you have a stellar GPA. You may not think it, but those transcripts are important.
  2. Get a related job. Something that an astronaut would have to do, like navigation, piloting, working with computers, or commanding a ship. All of these will give you references and skills needed.
  3. Go to college. Go for a bachelors degree, preferably a master's degree in either computer programming or one of the aforementioned skills.
  4. Consider the military, particularly the Navy or Air Force. Both branches are highly advanced technologically, especially the Navy. The Navy is also the only branch with Nuclear power, and running a reactor will give experience in leading. Both have really good computer programs, which help with programming, working with hardware, and repairing electronic devises (RADAR, satellite dishes, computers, etc.) And of course, both have flight programs. Most astronauts are either former or current military personnel. The Navy also has a space program.
  5. Visit NASA. Take a tour, and see if you really want the job.

Tips

  • Work out. Strengthen your body, because it will be tested if you get the job. You train underwater, and an extended period in space actually deteriorates your muscles, because weights aren't worth much in space. Stay in top physical condition.
  • If you get selected, pay attention during training and simulations. NASA isn't the place for error, everything must be done with precision.
  • Don't give up! Stay persistent, and keep your ultimate goal in mind.

Warnings

  • You actually get taller (not by much) from prolonged space flights. You will shrink to your normal size, but be ready for it.
  • This job isn't for the faint of heart. It's very dangerous. Both the Challenger and Columbia disintegrated, and the Apollo 1 burned out during a normal training, all three accidents killing every single crewmember. If you're not harnessed properly, you can drift away into space, or re-enter the Earth's atmosphere.
  • The above also makes that you have to keep in mind there is always a chance it may go wrong.

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