https://qualifiedastronaut.com/categories/career-guide/ Recent content in Career Guide on The Qualified Astronaut Hugo en-us Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://qualifiedastronaut.com/post/how-to-become-astronaut-2024/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://qualifiedastronaut.com/post/how-to-become-astronaut-2024/ <p>The dream of spaceflight is more accessible than ever. With NASA&rsquo;s Artemis program, commercial crew missions, and private space stations coming online, the astronaut corps is expanding. Here&rsquo;s your complete roadmap.</p> <h2 id="nasa-astronaut-requirements-2024">NASA Astronaut Requirements (2024)</h2> <h3 id="basic-eligibility">Basic Eligibility</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Citizenship:</strong> U.S. citizen (dual citizenship OK)</li> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Master&rsquo;s degree in STEM (engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science, mathematics)</li> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 2+ years related professional experience OR 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft</li> <li><strong>Physical:</strong> Pass NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical <ul> <li>Visual acuity: 20/20 (correctable)</li> <li>Blood pressure: ≤140/90 sitting</li> <li>Height: 62-75 inches (for Soyuz/vehicle fit)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 id="the-masters-degree-requirement">The Master&rsquo;s Degree Requirement</h3> <p>Acceptable degrees:</p>