I am major in aerospace engineering.  What shall I do to become astronaut? or work at NASA?
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NASA hires a lot of people all over the country. However, most of us work for contractors that work for NASA. There are more contractor jobs and they generally pay better. My wife is a secretary at the Johnson Space Center, but I have always worked for contractors like IBM and Boeing.\n\nRead the links below for more.
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get really good grades and get into a really good engineering school.  see what colleges have interns or alumni at NASA to help you get a foot in the door.  NASA is an extremely hard company to get into. good luck
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Just say " commercial executive in the aerospace industry " and leave it open, cause people may find you good in an area that you never looked at.... also try meeting with as many people possible. Networking is very important.\n\nBe a bit choosy in taking a job.
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Dudeeeee i m also going to be aeronautical engineer it has good scope and u can even get to NASA
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Yeah, I thought about doing that when I was your age too.  I never followed through on it, but I think its a great idea.\n\nAny scientific field could help you, but especially things like engineering or physics or meteorology or math would probably be helpful.  A geography program that has a focus on GIS systems might also be a big plus.\n\nBut there are some schools that actually offer aviation and flight training as majors.  Embry-Riddle in Florida is purely air focused, and Letourneau and Dowling both have aviation schools.  I think those types of programs would be far better than what you'd get somewhere else.  I think Ohio State has a program as well. I'm sure there are other programs in other schools, but those are the ones I'm aware of, and I think some of the better known ones.  If you go to a program like that, they'll direct you into classes that will be the best fit for your career. \n\nNormally, I'd suggest the Air Force, as well, and of course the Air Force Academy is free tuition if you get in.  However, with a war on, I'm not sure I'd go that route.  It's noble to serve one's country, but it's also dangerous.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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well u can fly airplane .. u should go for commercial pilot .. have a bright chance as ur having engineering skills . i am also engineering student from ur community.\nTo get pilot license u need to go from some 300(guess) hours of flying course u can find these in countries like australia and canada best and cheap for it.\nthere r more jobs and money for commercial pilots in future
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Sure you can switch to aeronautics from mechanical engineering. However, please consider yourself as a freshman and probably learn lots of new terms when you get there. It is tones of solid knowledge is required that your might left out such as Aerodynamic, Propulsion, System Control and Gas Dynamic. It is pretty lots to catch. I can;t advise too much as your question is too general to give u a specify answer of your interest fields or major. Keep in mind you can do it but it will be hard. Good luck
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Even my aim is the same.\nAt last i'm elated that ive found a friend from my own country.\nWhen i asked a counsellor, he advised me to take up:\n1.BSc,MSc and PhD in physics or\n2.B.Tech,M.Tech,PhD.\nand then Apply at Nasa's Web Site: www.nasa.gov\nBut its too early for me to decide as i'm only in Class 11 now.\nBest of luck to u.
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Realistically you will need to either become a skilled pilot in the Air Force or get a related degree (a masters or doctorate in something like astronomy, geology, biology, engineering, genetics, phisiology, physics, perhaps even psychology).  You will also want to maintain reasonable physical and mental health.\n\nMany apply to become astronauts but of course very few are chosen.
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You can't go directly for U.G. in space research in ISRO.You must be a fully qualified Aeronautical Engineer.
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Aeronautical, aerospace, and astronautical engineering sound good to me, that may be what i get into
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In Aerospace, you can do modules on Spacecraft dynamics, Orbital Mechanics, Satellite design etc. Aeronautical is generally concerned with just Aircraft.
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engineering is hard work.  I am studying it right now.  I think it is not for me, but i'm gona finish my degree, because i've already been in school for 3 years and only really started having fun when i started reading lit.,  I think engineers create constant stress for themselves and feel the need to always work harder.  \n\nOf course you can be a pilot, but i suggest you find out if it is really for you, first. take some lessons on the side.  Watch some movies.  It is probably hard to make this kind of decision with the kind of stress you are under, so take you time and think about it.\n\nYou will be probably thinking a lot less, being a pilot.  It is like transitioning from being the principle to a Janitor, relativly speeking.  Not that being a pilot is a bad thing, but you will have a lot less responsibility in terms of decisions.  The only time you would have to make quick decitions is if the plane wasn't working and you need to save the people, but that probably won't happen and you probably won't be able to help them anyway.\n\nSo i can't really make the decision for you, but i know i'm getting out of engineering, before the plane goes down.
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Today you can be an astronaut with an education in just about any field you want. If you want to be a commander you will need quite a few degrees. \n\nIf you want to go far(excuse the pun) with NASA never stop educating yourself and why haven't you applied yet? They can help guide you in your educational pursuits and may even help fund it!
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Typically astronauts come out of the military since NASA, government and military have similar aviation ties.  ANYONE can be an astronaut but is does take alot of education and "moving up the ranks".  The type of education required usually needs to be heavily science + math based.  Pilot training is absolutely crucial.  \n\nor \n\nmake a ton of money and pay the russians to take you as has been the case of Dennis Tito, Mark Shuttleworth and Gregory Olsen.  Greg Olsen reported paid $20 million for his 10-day stint.
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Pilot Astronauts\n\nEarly in the U.S. manned space program, jet aircraft and engineering training were prerequisites for selection as an astronaut. Today, scientific education and experience are equally important prerequisites in selecting both pilots and mission specialists.\n\nPilot astronauts play a key role in Shuttle flights, serving as either commanders or pilots. During flights, commanders are responsible for the vehicle, the crew, mission success and safety -- duties analogous to those of the captain of a ship. Shuttle commanders are assisted by pilot astronauts who are second in command and whose primary responsibilities involve controlling and operating the Shuttle. During flights, commanders and pilots usually assist in spacecraft deployment and retrieval operations using the RMS arm or other payload-unique equipment on board the Shuttle. \n\nMission Specialist Astronauts\n\nMission specialist astronauts, working closely with the commander and pilot, are responsible for coordinating on board operations involving crew activity planning, use and monitoring of the Shuttle's consumables (fuel, water, food, etc.), and conducting experiment and payload activities. They are required to have a detailed knowledge of Shuttle systems and the "operational characteristics, mission requirements and objectives and supporting systems for each of the experiments to be conducted on the assigned missions." Mission specialists perform on-board experiments, spacewalks (called extravehicular activity (EVA) and payload handling functions involving the RMS arm. \n\nPayload Specialists\n\nThis newest category of Shuttle crew member, the payload specialist, is a professional in the physical or life sciences or a technician skilled in operating Shuttle-unique equipment. Selection of a payload specialist for a particular mission is made by the payload sponsor or customer. For NASA-sponsored spacecraft or experiments requiring a payload specialist, the specialist is nominated by an investigator working group and approved by NASA.
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there is a wonderful website that answers all your questoins and even gives link to NASA, good luck space man\nhttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/jobsinfo/astronaut.html