{"id":405468,"date":"2022-02-13T18:45:47","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T15:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nasa-astronaut\/"},"modified":"2022-02-13T18:45:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-13T15:45:47","slug":"what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nasa-astronaut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nasa-astronaut\/","title":{"rendered":"#What does it take to be a NASA astronaut"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d8ee8174ec\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nasa-astronaut\/#What_does_an_astronaut_do\" >What does an astronaut do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nasa-astronaut\/#What_does_it_take_to_be_an_astronaut\" >What does it take to be an astronaut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nasa-astronaut\/#Physical_requirements\" >Physical requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nasa-astronaut\/#The_selection_process\" >The selection process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What does it take to be a NASA astronaut<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>If you ever dreamed of being an astronaut as a kid, then you know that it\u2019s no easy feat \u2014 here are NASA\u2019s requirements for the job.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0US space agency\u00a0has revealed on its\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/audience\/forstudents\/postsecondary\/features\/F_Astronaut_Requirements.html\">website<\/a>\u00a0all of the requirements that need to be met by someone before they have a shot at going to space.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-an-astronaut-do\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_an_astronaut_do\"><\/span>What does an astronaut do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get into what it takes to be an astronaut, here\u2019s what an astronaut actually does.<\/p>\n<p>An astronaut\u2019s role and responsibilities can range anywhere from crewing a spacecraft to working as a scientist on the International Space Station (ISS).<\/p>\n<p>NASA astronauts specifically do a lot of research and conduct hands-on experiments on the ISS \u2014 a space laboratory that orbits Earth.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these experiments include researching cancer, the human body, and life in space.<\/p>\n<p>NASA has also long shared its ambitions to send astronauts to Mars, which would be an unimaginable experience for the lucky chosen few.<\/p>\n<p>More recently than that, though, the aeronautical agency is planning to send the first woman and next man to the moon by 2024.<\/p>\n<p>That next scientist in space could be you \u2013 if you meet the criteria, that is.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-take-to-be-an-astronaut\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_take_to_be_an_astronaut\"><\/span>What does it take to be an astronaut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The requirements to be a NASA astronaut have changed over the years to better align with the agency\u2019s mission and values.<\/p>\n<p>As it stands, these are the requirements.<\/p>\n<p>First, a potential candidate must be a US citizen.<\/p>\n<p>They also have to have a master\u2019s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution \u2013 acceptable degrees include engineering, biological <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a>, physical science, computer science, or mathematics.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-304.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"NASA\" class=\"wp-image-21194959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-304.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-304.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-304.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>A potential NASA astronaut candidate must be a US citizen.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Willie J. Allen Jr.\/Orlando Sentinel\/Tribune <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> Service via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On top of that, a potential candidate has to have at least two years of related professional experience after completing their degree, or \u201cat least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time on jet aircraft,\u201d the agency noted.<\/p>\n<p>NASA also emphasized the types of characteristics it\u2019s looking for in its astronauts, including a skilled leader, a good communicator, and a good collaborator.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"physical-requirements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_requirements\"><\/span>Physical requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not enough to simply be educated to be an astronaut, though, a candidate also has to be able to withstand the physical pressure of being in space.<\/p>\n<p>On that note, a person must be extremely healthy and able to pass the NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical, which tests agility, body coordination, eye coordination, and vision.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, NASA astronaut positions require a candidate to be of particular height and weight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"859\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/astronaut-306.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=859\" alt=\"Astronaut.\" class=\"wp-image-21194962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/astronaut-306.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1289 1288w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/astronaut-306.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=859 859w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/astronaut-306.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=430 429w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/astronaut-306.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\"\/><figcaption>NASA astronauts must be a certain height and weight to qualify.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To be a commander or pilot astronaut, you need to be\u00a0158cm to 190cm tall, and to be a mission specialist you need to be between 149cm to 193cm.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, astronauts should weigh\u00a0between 50 and 95 kilograms (110 and 209 pounds) and measure between 149.5cm and 190.5cm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-selection-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_selection_process\"><\/span>The selection process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a person meets all the aforementioned requirements, their <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lication gets sent to NASA\u2019s Astronaut Selection Board for review.<\/p>\n<p>The chances of getting chosen are slim as the agency is inundated with tens of thousands of applications every year (it is the dream job for most, after all).<\/p>\n<p>If successfully picked from the crowd, the board then invites you, along with a small group of the most highly qualified candidates, for interviews at NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-303.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Kennedy Space Center.\" class=\"wp-image-21194963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-303.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-303.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/nasa-303.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>NASA receives tens of thousands of astronaut applications every year.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Mark Wilson\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>About half of that group is then invited back for a second interview, and then from those candidates, a select few are welcomed back for a two-year training course.<\/p>\n<p>The course includes basic astronaut skills like spacewalking, operating the space station, flying jet planes, and controlling a robotic arm.<\/p>\n<p>After completing basic training, astronauts then get the opportunity to go where very few have gone: Deep space.<\/p>\n<p><em>This story originally appeared on <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/tech\/4633478\/nasa-astronaut-requirements-height-and-weight\/\"><em>The Sun<\/em><\/a><em> and has been reproduced here with permission.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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