If you look at most previous astronauts for NASA, you’ll notice a military theme. Navy and Airforce pilots, especially “test” pilots, fill out most of the spaces. Not to say that civilians can’t make it, but just wanted to point out another potential avenue to achieve your dream.
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If you look at most previous astronauts for NASA, you’ll notice a military theme. Navy and Airforce pilots, especially “test” pilots, fill out most of the spaces. Not to say that civilians can’t make it, but just wanted to point out another potential avenue to achieve your dream.