if i wanted to be a rocket engineer what degree would i need to be one and work for NASA?

Answer 1

Normally Mechanical Engineering /design engineering will do.But now many Technical Universities are offering B.Tech(Space Engineering) that will be more appropriate.Check MIT is offering that course.Propulsion /cryogenic Engineering is another option.

Answer 2

Physics. From a top university (at least top 20).

University of Leicester have links with NASA and the European Space Agency, so doing something like Physics with Space Science.

Answer 3

Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering. You should get some internships with companies and that will give you work experience. Companies these days would like work experience and you'll have a better chance getting into NASA.

Answer 4

My husband has a degree in Physics, and he works for NASA.

Answer 5

Most have physics degrees but some have electrical engineering.

Answer 6

Learn basic science. Where did we discover all those technological advances that we're enjojing now? So, with that being said, any degree will do, engineering, computer, design, etc.

Answer 7

Depends what you actually want to do. Aeronautics ? Engineering ? Automation ? Cryogenics ? Design or maintenance ? Life support ? Instrumentation ? Navigation ? You should decide exactly what you want to do and then plan your study accordingly. Focus on what you want to do, not where you want to do it - there are also space agencies in Europe, Russa, China, etc, etc.

Answer 8

jet propulsion engineering