I want to be an astronaut

KRabble88
Wed, 03 Aug 2005 12:02:49 +0000

Thanks for the link. In addition, to that link, here is another:

http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/facts/faq12.html

After reading through it, I got the impression that to become an astronaut, you did not have to be devoted to the field the second you were out of the womb. Instead, there is a lot of flexibility in the career. Also, if I am not mistaken, becoming an astronaut does not require him/her to be part of the military- only if you’re a pilot. However, being a specialist does not require one to be in any branch of the military, but it would help. The physical requirements do not seem terrible cut-throat, but the competition definitely is. Can anyone confirm or add on to what I have just read? Thanks