Astronauts?

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What major do you have to take in college to be an astronaut?
Also, do you have to get a doctorate degree to be one?
Thnx :)

2007-12-29 10:38:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Hi. Most commanders and pilots have to have aeronautics degrees, but mission specialists usually have a skill set needed for a particular mission. Consider environmental science, meteorology, etc. and go for a doctorate.

2007-12-30 13:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Why not have a look at NASA's recruiting web site, and have a look at the biographies of current astronauts.

Astronauts have to be able to think for themselves, and figure things out for themselves. This might be a good place to start.

2007-12-29 11:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by laurahal42 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋