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New answer posted•9 years ago
Does a mountaineer have better chances to get selected as an astronaut?
76 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Mohit

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9 years ago
Being a mountaineer does not offer any special benefits to candidates seeking to become an astronaut. India's first two astronauts were fighter pilots from Indian Air Force.
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New answer posted•9 years ago
Which course should I pursue to become an astrophysicist? Which is the best college abroad for the same?
164 Views|1 Followers|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Khyati

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9 years ago
Hi,
Undergraduate degree in physics is the obvious choice, though astronomy and astrophysics courses will be taught in your bachelors you should target for more specialized Master’s in this subject and as also a Ph.D. for better prospects. Abroad is a wide term, you should specify your country choic
Undergraduate degree in physics is the obvious choice, though astronomy and astrophysics courses will be taught in your bachelors you should target for more specialized Master’s in this subject and as also a Ph.D. for better prospects. Abroad is a wide term, you should specify your country choic
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New answer posted•9 years ago
How can I become an astronaut? Should I opt for aeronautics field? I am pursuing mechanical engineering from SDBCE - Indore.
109 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Sunil

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9 years ago
Pilot Astronaut minimal requirements:-
Pilot astronauts need a minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering, biological/physical sciences or mathematics. They also require a minimum of 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft.
Pilot astronauts need to be able to pass a NASA space physical,
Pilot astronauts need a minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering, biological/physical sciences or mathematics. They also require a minimum of 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft.
Pilot astronauts need to be able to pass a NASA space physical,
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New answer posted•9 years ago
I want to pursue aerospace engineering as I want to be an astronaut. Can you provide all the details regarding the same?
82 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Siddhartha

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9 years ago
In a majority of the cases, the astronauts are generally selected from pilots, as medical fitness needed for an astronaut is much superior to that of a pilot. Aerospace can help you in getting jobs in aerospace industry like HAL, ISRO and other private airlines / manufacturers.
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New question posted•9 years ago
Which is the best college should I opt to become a cosmologist?
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Asked by Aadhar
New answer posted•9 years ago
How can I become an astronomer or astronaut? I am presently in 12th standard.
73 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Mohit

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9 years ago
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a premier institute devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related physics. You can do B.Sc (Hons.) and join IIA for higher studies to become astronomer.
An astronaut is a person trained by a human space flight program to command, pilot or serve as
An astronaut is a person trained by a human space flight program to command, pilot or serve as
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New question posted•9 years ago
Can I become an astronaut since my result is above 80% in pharmacy? I am pursuing pharmacy in 3rd year.
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Asked by Akhilesh
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9 years ago
An astronaut is a person trained by a human space flight program to command, pilot or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft. Although, it is reserved for professional space travelers, the terms are sometimes applied to anyone who travels into space, including scientists also.
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