OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaDo you dream of going to space? Becoming an astronaut takes a lot of hard work and learning. You have to study science, math, and engineering for many years. But if you love space, it is worth every bit of effort!
First, astronauts go to college and study subjects like science or engineering. Many astronauts also learn to fly airplanes. Then they apply to NASA’s astronaut program. Only a few people out of thousands get picked! Once chosen, they train for about two years before their first mission.
- NASA gets over 18,000 applications every time they look for new astronauts.
- You have to be between 62 and 75 inches tall to fit in the spacecraft.
- Astronauts come from many different jobs, including doctors, teachers, pilots, and scientists!
