How to Become an Astronaut
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
- I get asked by people frequently about how to become an astronaut. Having been selected myself and having served on the selection board, I have a bunch of advice that I've honed over the years. So when 3 people recently asked me that question I decided to record a zoom call with them and share it with anyone else interested in becoming a NASA astronaut. Good luck!
I am applying to USC for astronautical engineering this year, and on a Viterbi zoom I heard you mention this video. This video was really informative and made me want to become an astronaut even more! I am sure you get asked these questions a lot, so thank you so much for making this video!
Good luck!
This is amazing finally a video that covers multiple routes. Thank you!!
11:22 HARDCORE had me dying laughing lmfaooooooo
I came to this video on the recommendation of a friend's dad from NJ. After watching, I just gotta say I really appreciate the knowledge you shared. You reminded me once again that I need to pursue my own goals and passions in life instead of lying to myself and do things I hate just to become an astronaut. With my upcoming PhD in astrophysics, I hope to definitely get some skills useful for NASA. Definitely have been considering military for a while now, especially the Space Force, but with the information you shared, it's good to reflect on it more. Thank you again for the life lessons and astronaut tips.
I’m a Neuroradiologist and applied for this cycle. Fingers crossed! I have a few questions. Are PhD’s preferred over MD’s? For MD’s, are certain specialties preferred, as they may be acting as a physician in space? Speaking for myself, a radiologist (so far) has never been to space, and it’s historically been general docs/family medicine. Last question: are we shooting ourselves in the foot by not having any flight experience? As most have at least some experience if not a pilot’s license. This was awesome, thank you for doing this!
Great to see you encouraging and informing the new generation, Garrett. Big hugs from Spain. ;)
Thank you for taking the time to clarify the answers to so many questions! This was very helpful and I am looking forward to having you as my professor next semester!
My pleasure! Looking forward to having you in class. ASTE 524 I take it?
@@astro_g_dogg Yes ASTE 524 and I may be in ASTE 561 as well. Currently finalizing the rest of my course load to make sure everything works out! See you then.
@@ohboyamanda9733 I took him a few times - best professor at USC
18:25 Peggy Whitson was a commander of the ISS and applied 10 times before being selected!
This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely apply this to my own career.
Fantastic video! Lots of great information! I do have a question that wasn't addressed though, and any help you could give, or if you could point me in the right direction also, that would be greatly appreciated!
I was wondering what the application process is for those in the army reserve? Is it simply through the civilian path?
I'm considering becoming an Army Aviation Warrant Officer in the reserves and I'm curious how it would affect the application process in general. I do have other specific questions as well.
On the civilian side I have and MS and I'm a year away from completing a PhD in microbiology. I'm definitely more of a generalist than a specialist as described in your video. It's great to hear that NASA will look at someone who does many things very well (like me), along with those who do one thing exceptionally well!
I would love to see a book list or recommend reading list from you professor.
Thank you!
What was the interview process like? Was it initiated by a phone call from them or by other means? With the delayed timeline this go around it is hard to know yet if I'm even still in the running. Now that we are caught up to June-Aug Round 1 interviews, I guess if I don't hear anything by September I'll know or do they let you know at any point that you didn't make it? Thanks!
If my undergraduate degree is in a non stem related field but I do a post bacc to get into a phd program would I be qualifying and is it best to get a second bachelors?
Now that you've turned 50, have you considered changing your name to Barrett Reisman?
Is there any way we can train for the memory, hand-eye coordination, and reaction tests they do during the selection process?
Play valorant?
Hello Garrett,
I am currently trying to decide if I want to go for the civilian track or the military track. I feel as if I would be better suited for the military, since I am naturally “operational” and love doing outdoor and dangerous activities. However, that might mean that going through civilian could be better overall since I would have a leg up compared to most other PhDs. I just completed my bachelors in CS and would have little issue wanting to do a PhD since I am able to study and score well on tests easily. The question I mainly want answered is would being a top test pilot would have a better chance of being selected than a well rounded civilian with a PhD? What would you suggest I do in this situation, considering that i have a good chance of not being an astronaut at all? And is there some sort of way that a test pilot in the military could acquire a PhD and make themselves an ever more desirable candidate? Thanks for reading
My advice is to ask yourself which path you would choose if you assume that you will never become an astronaut. Then pursue that path to the best of your ability and apply anyway.
Hi Garrett, do you think its possible in the future that type 1 diabetics would be able to become astronauts
Not sure about that but I do know that medical requirements are constantly being more relaxed - especially for commercial space flights.
Could one become an Astronaut by being a commercial airlines Pilot while also having a degree in biology (molecular,animal,etc) rather than the usual engineering degree?
Yes, a degree in biology or any other scientific/engineering field is qualifying. But an M.S. is minimum these days.
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Is there even a chance for non US individual to become an NASA astronaut? Considering the path is comparable to the people coming from states (PHD from top US university)
Yes, but only if you become a US Citizen first. But you can try in your home country if you live in Europe, Russia, Japan, Canada or China.