can any one tell me how i can become an astronaut?

Answer 1

Stay fit, physically and mentally. Try to enter the Air Force or Naval Academies as a pilot. While there, study physics, mechanical engineering, astronomy, etc. Get a higher education degree (MS or PhD) and apply to NASA.

Answer 2

The preparation begins in elementary school. It is here that the foundations are laid down and then built upon," said Colonel Charlie Bolden, Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy. "Start with the basics and get them down first...you can't do anything without math and science." Students should read everything they can get their hands on about astronauts, Space in general, and their field of interest in particular.

Other skills Bolden felt were integral to becoming an astronaut were: knowing how and being able to work as a team player; understanding and appreciating both your ethnic, cultural and American history; and maintaining a grasp on current events.

Bolden does not hold the opinion that American young people are less equipped than their foreign counterparts. "I listen to people say that American Students can't do this and can't do that. I don't buy into or accept that at all. Kids are just as sharp as when I came up. It's just motivation that may be lacking," Bolden said.

It is also interesting to note that out of 195 former and present astronauts, 123 have taken part in Scouting--or 64 percent. Because of the direct mission that scouting fulfills it would help to develop those skills.

College
In high school, it is particularly important for the student to earn the best possible grades for standardized test scores (SAT and/or ACT). It is then time to make some decisions as to the specific direction of study, such as, engineering, biological or physical science, or mathematics.

What next after students graduate from high school? "If you do things thinking that, 'This will look good on a resume' or I'm not going to like it but it'll help me get selected someday,' you will do yourself a disservice. You're not going to do as well as you would at something in which you're interested," said Reightler.

The "minimum degree requirement" for an astronaut is a bachelor's from an accredited institution. Three years of related increasingly responsible professional experience must follow that degree.

Most astronauts to date, however, continued with career and/or education to the post-graduate levels and were able to substitute education for all or part of their work experience requirement. Admittedly though, being selected could be a couple years off at the very least. In the mean time you'll need to eat and pay the rent. Besides, more experience can only bode well for the applicant in the long-term.

NASA contributes funds to 51 colleges and universities through its Space Grant Consortia. By attending these institutions you are ensured that the curriculum for Space programs offered will conform with guidelines NASA finds acceptable. To receive a list of the consortia schools write to: NASA Education Division, Code FEO2, 300 E Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20546.

Many schools offer degrees in technical fields, math, and science. Check with a guidance/college counselor or a good college directory.

Whatever school you do attend--one aspect remains the same--do the very best that you possibly can. You will need the grades to graduate into a good Master of Science program. Obviously you will need to center your curriculum around science and the technologies. There are many degree options.

To communicate--both written and verbally is also vital to working in the Space program. To know history is important to success--not only as an astronaut but as a citizen. Bolden (who had to wake up extra early to attend a class in basic Russian language to prepare for his mission with a cosmonaut in February) suggests that every American should be--at the very least--bilingual.

"Space is a multinational and multicultural-cultural operation. Working with Russian cosmonauts is very difficult if astronauts don't know anything about Russian culture and their history as a people", said Bolden.

Answer 3

Get a college education in a science field. Enlist as an officer in the Air Force and they can guide you through the process.

Answer 4

Start with going for courses with NASA.
However, you must 1st pass the prelimary exams.
If not, then try to earn $10million and taste the feeling of being one by becoming a space tourist.

Answer 5

Get a degree in Physics for higher education.......
then start with Regional Organisations ( Space ) .....
If You are Good enough the NASA or the ESA will invite you for a job in their org.

Answer 6

In addition to all the education and experience, you must have "The Right Stuff"

Answer 7

You already have 6 nice answers to your question.

Here's one more;

If one jump off a stool.........till he land on floor, he'll be an astornaut!