I don't wanna die in space and I don't wanna see blood all day. I'm completely confused.
2006-06-20 06:52:41 · 25 answers · asked by Simone S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Think very carefully!!
If you love the topic of space, you might want to pursue a career in space, like an astronaut. But, if you are scared to die(which is NOT being a chicken) in space, you could become one of those people who builds rockets, or etc.
You don't have to be an astronaut, that's not the only job that works with space.
On the other hand, if you like the human body, and helping people, then you could pursue a career in medicine, like a doctor. Not all doctors do surgery. If you go to your physician for a shot, did you know that physician is also a doctor. If you want to help people and you like chemistry, you might want to be a lab scientist, testing people blood, and other chemicals if they have any diseases, etc.
And, most of all remember, it's your choice what to be, not your friends, they might be a support, but your the one that choses!!
2006-06-20 07:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think most would agree in not wanting to die in space. To be an astronaut, you'll have to choose a field that will be needed in space. Pilot, engineer, physicist, etc. There's no basic level "astronaut" job. It's made up of people in other fields who then train to become astronauts.
If you decide on becoming a doctor, I'd specialize in flight medicine. This is a field that takes in compression medicine. (diving, high altitude, etc) and various other fields.
Basically, research what fields are needed in where you want to go. Then ask yourself what you're interested in. Taking up a field that bores you simply cuz you wanna go to space is likely to be a dead end.
Just keep yer head up, if you TRULY want to get into astronautics, you can do it. It's tough, but possible.
2006-06-20 07:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astronauts are a "dying" breed these days. Most of space exploration is now done via satellite. If you're truly interested in space, you can certainly become an astronomist, but it's not likely you'll get out there in a rocket.
And there are actually a lot of doctoral practices where you wouldn't have to deal with blood. Look into it. It's a more realistic well-paying path.
2006-06-20 06:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by torreyc73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old you are. However I would suspect you are perhaps a bit too young to be worrying so much. But, I would ask you which of the two career choices you have chosen arouses your passion the most? If it's to be an astronaut great, if being a doctor is it, then go that route. But above all be true to yourself, and don't allow others to influence you to an area they would like you to be in. Remember there is no law in the universe that says you can't do both.
2006-06-20 08:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by Tom H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I am guessing you mean a medical doctor, you could always take a position as a doctor that does not deal with blood (pediatrician; children's doctor pediatrist: foot doctor chiropractor: spinal doctor and there are many more; you could always research the career you would most like to have). Also, if you like to work with space, you could try for an aerospace engineering degree. That way, you would design shuttles, pods, suits, etc. You would be an important part of the space program, without the risk of a death in space.
2006-06-20 06:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by Riiken Ultima 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Become a doctor. Mostly only surgeons have to see blood a lot. You should be able to deal with blood and guts to be a doc though. Its really difficult to become an astronaut too. They mostly start out as Scientists though.
So, my advice is to get a Science degree first. Chem or Bio, then decide what to do next after you do that and see what you really like to do most.
2006-06-20 06:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who said that astronauts are going to die in the space. If you want to be an astronaut be an astronaut. Everything involves a lot of training and practice and a human body is so flexible it can adjust itself after so much training and practice. If you are scared of heights you can overcome that. Don't force yourself in any other profession if you are not interested. Many times we can overcome situations if we are really interested in that.
Listen to everybody but respond only to your heart.
2006-06-20 07:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by nimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some astronauts ARE medical doctors. All astronauts are high power over achievers, because that is the only kind of person that can pass the selection process.
2006-06-20 07:12:55 · answer #8 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not do both? I've known several military flight surgeons who specialized in treating and exploring the effects space and high performance flight have on the human body. This field will undoubtably increase in the coming years as space exploration "takes off" especially in the private secotr. NASA has launched several medical docotrs into space to perform experiments in zero G. NASA has a link thought it's website to positions in the medical field.
2006-06-20 07:00:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may become a physician and perform medical experiments in space - there you go - you can be a doctor and an astronaut.
2006-06-20 06:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by Juan Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋