Astronauts

Duties and Responsibilities:  

                A NASA commander, pilot or mission specialist whose job it is to manage space exploration vehicles and launch into outer space. These courageous professionals are often former test pilots, engineers or scientists and are among a selected few that pass the requirements to become astronauts.

Salary:

 $89,100 per year.

Education:

                1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. An advanced degree is desirable. Quality of academic preparation is important.

2. At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight test experience is highly desirable.

3. Ability to pass a NASA space physical which is similar to a military or civilian flight physical and includes the following specific standards:

• Distant visual acuity: 20/100 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 each eye.
• Blood pressure: 140/90 measured in a sitting position.
• Height between 62 and 75 inches.

Reflection:

                I would like to become an astronaut the whole scene just fascinates me. It’s a challenge worth accomplishing, the pay is good. Plus it would be a huge benefit to have all the knowledge they have.