Hello. Besides the obvious question I'm asking, I was also wondering what an astronaut's wages are? Do they change whether or not you go into space? When I was younger, I didn't really want to be an astronaut--but since this 8th grade science class (we just studied space) I've realized that I'm really excited about this kind of stuff. Anyways--I'll tell you about myself. I'm 14, and in 8th grade. I'm considered 'smart'. Last year I got all A's (besides the 'B' I got in a non-core class). This year so far, I've recieved A's and B's. Last year I recieved an award that's given to only one person per grade a year for academic achievement, character, behaviour--etc. I don't consider myself fat really, but I know that doesn't have anything to do with my athletic condition. I suppose I'm normal. I'm not out of shape, but I'm not Wonder Woman if you know what I mean. Oh! My last question is: Are there are good colleges that astronauts usually come from? Thanks for your help! I appreciate it.
2007-12-23 13:15:45 · 8 answers · asked by gods_child_007 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
There are a few different ways of becoming an astronaut; one is as a pilot, in which case you will almost certainly serve as a pilot in one of our branches of the military. Other routes are as scientists or as a physician. In any case, you need to do well in school (exceptionally well), be physically fit, have excellent eyesight and have an absolutely squeaky clean record (all jokes about driving across state lines wearing maxipads not withstanding).
And with all that, your chances are maybe 1 in a thousand. So, study hard, stay fit, and be as good a citizen as you can be, and good luck! In terms of colleges, the military academies are a source of a lot of astronauts, especially those who come through the pilot route. Of other schools, I know Purdue's aeronautical engineering program has produced a lot of astronauts, but you needn't choose a school on this basis, meet all the demands of the profession and you will be eligible to apply.
2007-12-23 13:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by kuiperbelt2003 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pay is not good if you are looking for the money. You get basic military pay plus flight pay for your rank if you go into the space program through the military. And yet, the military is your best bet to get into the space program.
But like the others have mentioned, getting a PHD in a specialized field of interest could help getting your name on the list of potential candidates for the astronaut program.
2007-12-23 15:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 03:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people who go into space will be former military pilots. So that's one way to go about it - join the Air Force. The other people are mission specialists, and usually have a PhD and a lot of other training. So that's about 10 years of college, or more.
Astronauts work for the gov't, and make a gov't salary. Somewhere in the $60,000 to $80,000 range. Yep, that's it.
2007-12-23 13:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stay interested in academics.
Learn to fly.
Get a college degree in science or engineering.
Become a military pilot.
Become a test pilot.
Be versatile and able to do many things.
Be know for getting along well with others.
2007-12-24 04:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but the chances aren't very likely at all. Did you hear that one space-suit cost about 1,000,000 dollars?!? I know they get paid a lot, but the chances are probably 1 in around 500. But if you REALLY want to, and you REALLY try, it's possible.
2007-12-23 13:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by . 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, look at it this way...there are 85,000,000 people in the Philippines, and not one of them has made it to the position of Astronaut yet.
2007-12-23 15:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your chances of becoming an astronaut are the same as the chances of anything coming from Mars. ooooo-laaaaa
2007-12-23 13:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by elohimself 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋