I am a high school student looking to become an astronaut. What would be the steps to getting there?

Answer 1

Hey man! I want to be an astronaut too! I'm a sophmore. I recently enrolled in NASA Space Camp for Young Adults. I going this summer for 2 months. You should enroll there. It ****** expensive though. $10,000!!! I know but my parents say it will help me in the future. Well hope I could help you, possibly answeryour question. I tried my best and know I shall retire to a nice fat bowl.........OF CEREAL! AHH!!!! Alright man, take it easy. Peace.

Answer 2

First, you'll have to be very smart and very competent at your primary career. Some of the characteristics you see in astronauts are:
- they are either aviators, scientists, or doctors
- they have high terminal degrees (PhD or MD)
- many were or still are military officers.

So a likely path would be, go to the Air Force or Naval Academy and become a fighter pilot upon graduation. But while flying, work on having the military send you to get a PhD in science or engineering, or an MD (such programs are available, Uncle Sam will pay). Upon getting the degree, work on getting into the astronaut program as soon as feasible. Along the way you'll need to be an exceptional officer to have a chance.

Answer 3

I live five minutes away from NASA and have several friends that work there, and another friend, a fellow chemical engineer, is applying to be an astronaut. Apparently you have to be persistent about applying (keep trying even if you are not accepted) because it is hard to make it. Helps to be in great shape, have a solid professional and moral background, and be fluent in another language -- my friend plans to learn Russian, which is a popular one for the space program.

One thing you should NOT do is wear adult diapers and drive across the country to kidnap your estranged lover's significant other (referring to recent news). That will get you blacklisted very quickly :-) It is unfortunate that a media event like that nearly overshadowed the three historic space walks that occurred that week on the International Space Station.

Seriously, if you are interested, go to the NASA web site and download the application info. In the meantime while you wait for your responses, go to a reputable college and pursue a career with a scientific background. Good luck!

Answer 4

Be a great student and a great athlete then attend one of the colleges that most astronauts attended: United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy or United States Naval Academy.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You are way more likey to be hit by lightning twice or be eaten by army ants than becoming an astronaut. There just aren't very many of them and far too many people who want it.

Answer 7

hey i'm also a high school boy and hoping ths same. as i know, just try to be the best among your class both in athletics and games. try to score the best marks as you pass through your school.

Answer 8

Or, just sit your lazy butt down and wait until the future when space technology will be cheaper.







Not that I'm telling you to, just a suggestion.

Answer 9

Why don't you check with NASA? Clink link below

Answer 10

taking the shuttle would be better then steps.