How do you become an astronaut?

Question

Do you need to have a special degree or something? Do you need to have special physical ability or anything? How do you sign up to become one? How many astronaut are there in the world? (estimate...)

Answer 1

Well, you and some friends could get together and build your own rocket, and maybe collect the X Prize while you're at it!

But here's the NASA link for Astronaut Selection, it should answer your questions:

http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/astronauts/

Answer 2

I like ur choice of interest :)

Well Richard Branson's 'Virgin Galactic' require astronauts, you may want to reaserch about that.

However, you may want to study astronautics or something relevant, (kingston university offers this course : Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space Technology)
its a good idea to look at pilot studies etc...

goodluk!

Answer 3

♣ I do not know about NASA, but we are understaffed and have 2 vacancies for young earthlings in our garage of space saucers; if you are interested find a human friend and just apply; nothing special to worry about coz we provide all tutoring and training; we are planning an expedition to Io in a month and badly need a human as a mate for our captain; KE JO! (good luck);

Answer 4

No experience necessary...Strap a very big rocket to your back...light blue touch paper and close your eyes..!!!

Answer 5

i think you do have to have a degree. if you really want to know, go on google.

Answer 6

Math, engineering,physics and much more math,,

Answer 7

just do what a typical teenager does in school... take up space.

Answer 8

u'll have to do aeronautical engineering.

Answer 9

i dunno know but i wanna know too~
thats why i answered~
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