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HOW DO YOU BECOME
AN ASTRONAUT
First of all, you must work in science, engineering or the military for at least three years. Being a pilot helps, but it
isn’t essential, as astronauts now take on different roles in the spacecraft. One might be a pilot, another a scientist, and another could be a doctor.
Помоги нам это отремонтировать!
Languages are important – most astronauts have to be able to speak English and Russian to communicate with other astronauts in their team.
Yes, I can!
Some space agencies also say you must be a certain height. Usually you have to be between 157 cm and
190.5 cm tall – any taller and
you won’t be able to fit inside the spacecraft!
157cm
190.5 cm
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If you want to become an astronaut scientist, you should do a university degree after school. There are hundreds of science subjects to choose, from physics to medicine.
