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Title: Spacecrew member eligibility for future NASA space mission programs. Post by: prashantakerkar on Jan 15, 2021 What are the eligibility requirements to be part of future Spacecrew mission NASA programs?
Age, Medical fitness, Nationality, Educational qualifications, Work experience etc Thanks & Regards, Prashant S Akerkar Title: Re: Spacecrew member eligibility for future NASA space mission programs. Post by: duddy on Jan 15, 2021 NASA's basic requirements are a bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, followed by three years of professional experience (or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft). Candidates also must pass NASA's astronaut physical examination. However, there are many other skills that can be an asset to selection, such as scuba diving, wilderness experience, leadership experience and facility with other languages (especially Russian, which all astronauts are required to learn today.)
Title: Re: Spacecrew member eligibility for future NASA space mission programs. Post by: prashantakerkar on Jan 16, 2021 Thank you.
Is there a minimum or maximum age criteria ? Is there a nationality criteria? I mean you have to be Born in USA. Thanks & Regards, Prashant S Akerkar Title: Re: Spacecrew member eligibility for future NASA space mission programs. Post by: duddy on Jan 16, 2021 Content hidden
Title: Re: Spacecrew member eligibility for future NASA space mission programs. Post by: JCooper323 on Feb 12, 2021 NASA's basic requirements are a bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, followed by three years of professional experience (or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft). Candidates also must pass NASA's astronaut physical examination. However, there are many other skills that can be an asset to selection, such as scuba diving, wilderness experience, leadership experience and facility with other languages (especially Russian, which all astronauts are required to learn today.) What about the physical examination? Is it more difficult than police academy physical test, or they are on the same level? Title: Re: Spacecrew member eligibility for future NASA space mission programs. Post by: aemarmolejos on Feb 15, 2021 I think to become an astronaut, they're looking for the best of the best. It's not as simple as @duddy puts it in his post. Since astronauts are called upon to perform a variety of scientific and technical work, astronauts need to be highly skilled and educated, know how to speak other languages, have certifications and experience in a science-related field (engineering, medicine, etc.). To put it in perspective, in Canada alone, only 14 Canadians have been selected to become astronauts since 1983 (38 years).
Qualities and skills they're looking for: ➡️ Judgment ➡️ Integrity ➡️ Reasoning ➡️ Teamwork ➡️ Ability to synthesize and communicate using plain language ➡️ Public speaking ➡️ Motivation ➡️ Resourcefulness Good luck! Title: Re: Spacecrew member eligibility for future NASA space mission programs. Post by: JCooper323 on Feb 16, 2021 NASA is the largest and the most famous space agency, but it's not the only. I suppose those who dream about becoming astronauts should pay their attention to other agencies. What about finding a not so well-known rocket company (https://www.skyrora.com/) and try to start a career there?
These startups don't have such strict requirements, they search for creative minds who are ready to work and develop the space industry every day. |