Aeronautical Engineering/genral question

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Expert: - 1/4/2011


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respected sir,

I am a 9th standard student. I am from India. I want to be an astronaut. how should I preparation from now?

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I don't believe India has astronauts, but I could be wrong.  To be a U.S. astronaut you must have expertise in an area of interest to NASA, you have to be physically and mentally fit, and you have to be very very lucky.  Many apply, few are chosen.  Check the NASA main website to see information on astronaut requirements.  U.S. citizenship may be required, though I know that a few people from around the world have gone on space missions with NASA.

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Aeronautics, Fluid Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Noise Control, Muffler Design, Wind Tunnel Research.... I know nothing about India - do not ask about schools, jobs, application requirements, career choices, etc. for India. Please, no text message verbiage; I prefer full words in full sentences. Thanks.

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38 years as research engineer at NASA

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AIAA, NASA

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B.S. and M.S. Aeronautical Engineering - U. of Washington Graduate work Standford U.

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AIAA Associate Fellow (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

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