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Originally posted by bazoukas:
For real. Whats a good way to become an Astronaut?
Ironically enough. Join the Navy. Most astronauts fly Navy birds first. I tried to do this. But the F**king Navy, and the airforce refused me - physical reasons, sent me off the rails for a few years, don't get too hyped - cos I failed and I almost destroyed my life in reaction.
Get a scientific qualification, look at all the Astronauts, by the time they went up they were qualified to the hilt. Anything Engineering, or science based will give you an ample boost. Good ones may be Geology, Chemistry, physics will be definite bonus, electronic engineering would also give you a good start.
Another common factor is that the astronaut is something they hope will happen, but they keep their sights on the here and now, the next bird, the next qualification. Always plugging away to fill an area where they lack knowledge.
Good luck.
[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: pkd ]