How to
become
an
astronaut
?
Key
Criteria
of
ESA
for
astronauts
Becoming
an astronaut
is a
childhood
dream of many people.
Here's
a
guide
to becoming an
astronaut
.
Read the
key criteria to
become
an
astronaut
.
ESA will
only
consider
applications
from
nationals
of an
ESA Member
State or an Associated
Member State.
Applicants
must have at least a
master's
degree
from a recognized
academic
institution.
They must
then have at least
three years of
professional
experience after
graduation
.
Applicants
must be able to speak and
write English well
, and
knowledge
of another foreign
language is an
advantage.
There is no
minimum age limit to
become an
astronaut
, but there is a maximum
age limit of 50
years.
Not surprisingly,
you need to
be in healthy
shape
to become an ESA
astronaut
.
ESA also has
strict height requirements
for astronauts
,
who must be
between 150 cm and
190 cm (4 ft 11' and 6
ft 2.8').
The European Space Agency
is looking for a para-
astronaut
who can go to the
ISS in the
future.