How to Become an Astronaut in NASA & ISRO?
"Did You Dream of Space as a Kid? Here’s How to Make It Real!"
U.S. citizenship
STEM bachelor’s degree engineering, biology, physics
2+ years of professional experience or 1,000+ jet flight hour
"NASA’s Astronaut Requirements: Who Can Apply?"
Vision (20/20), blood pressure, height 62–75 inches
Psychological resilience test
"NASA’s Tough Selection Process!"
Spacewalking, T-38 jet flights, robotics, ISS simulation
Microgravity training in "Vomit Comet" aircraft
"Survive NASA’s Brutal 2-Year Training!"
3 astronauts, 3-day mission IAF pilots selected (Prashant, Ajit, Angad, Shubanshu)
"ISRO’s 1st Human Spaceflight: Gaganyaan!"
Survival in extreme condition
Zero-gravity flights, spacecraft system
"ISRO Astronauts Trained in Russia for 13 Months!"
Plans for lunar missions after Gaganyaan.
"ISRO’s Goal: Indians on the Moon by 2040!"
11 years in U.S. Navy
30+ aircraft flown, MIT graduate
Sunita Williams: From Navy Pilot to Space Legend!"
Engineering (aerospace, mechanical)
Physical/Biological Sciences, Medicine
"Best Degrees to Become an Astronaut!"
Scuba diving (for spacewalk prep)
Learn Russian (for ISS missions)
"How to Stand Out? Extra Skills for Astronauts!"
Encouragement to pursue STEM + never give up.
"Your Space Journey Starts Today! 🌌"