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I study in a High School in Bucharest, and I want to know what kind of education or subjects I need so that I can work in an International Space Station and stay for 6 months and days there (my dream).
In the high school, I’m in Natural Protection, where we study how to protect nature and how things works in nature.
I have tried to find this information on the Internet, but the result was unclear.
Questions:
- Can anyone tell me what subjects I need so that I can work for NASA on the ISS, to stay 6 months and days there, and also to have missions to go outside of the ISS?
- Why it is required to learn Russian to be on the ISS when English is indeed an international language and should be used on the ISS? Because, really, the ISS is an American space station and not a Russian space station.
- And what are the steps for me to get hired by NASA and to be sent to the ISS?
My only wish is to be somebody that works on the ISS, and stay for 6 months and days, and to go outside of the ISS to work. Because I really wish to see Earth from spaceðŸ˜Â
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I study in a High School in Bucharest, and I want to know what kind of education or subjects I need so that I can work in an International Space Station and stay for 6 months and days there (my dream).
In the high school, I’m in Natural Protection, where we study how to protect nature and how things works in nature.
I have tried to find this information on the Internet, but the result was unclear.
Questions:
- Can anyone tell me what subjects I need so that I can work for NASA on the ISS, to stay 6 months and days there, and also to have missions to go outside of the ISS?
- Why it is required to learn Russian to be on the ISS when English is indeed an international language and should be used on the ISS? Because, really, the ISS is an American space station and not a Russian space station.
- And what are the steps for me to get hired by NASA and to be sent to the ISS?
My only wish is to be somebody that works on the ISS, and stay for 6 months and days, and to go outside of the ISS to work. Because I really wish to see Earth from spaceðŸ˜Â
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If I were you, I would read Chris Hadfield's A Guide to Life on Earth... When he first wanted to become an astronaut, it was all but impossible as Canada didn't have an astronaut corps or any means of getting people into space, but he decided the best he could do was to prepare as well as he could, and if the opportunity would arise, he would be ready to seize it. Truly inspirational book, and even more so for you, I would imagine :).
– Happy Koala
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ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station. No, ISS is International Space Station. It was built mainly by USA and Russia with contributions of multiple other countries. The whole ISS consists of two sections by ownership: Russian Orbital Segment and US Orbital Segment.
– pabouk
17 hours ago
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Not only is the ISS jointly controlled by the US and Russian space programs, the only way for a person to get there is on a Russian rocket. The US currently has no capability to transport a person to space.
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I study in a High School in Bucharest, and I want to know what kind of education or subjects I need so that I can work in an International Space Station and stay for 6 months and days there (my dream).
In the high school, I’m in Natural Protection, where we study how to protect nature and how things works in nature.
I have tried to find this information on the Internet, but the result was unclear.
Questions:
- Can anyone tell me what subjects I need so that I can work for NASA on the ISS, to stay 6 months and days there, and also to have missions to go outside of the ISS?
- Why it is required to learn Russian to be on the ISS when English is indeed an international language and should be used on the ISS? Because, really, the ISS is an American space station and not a Russian space station.
- And what are the steps for me to get hired by NASA and to be sent to the ISS?
My only wish is to be somebody that works on the ISS, and stay for 6 months and days, and to go outside of the ISS to work. Because I really wish to see Earth from spaceðŸ˜Â
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I study in a High School in Bucharest, and I want to know what kind of education or subjects I need so that I can work in an International Space Station and stay for 6 months and days there (my dream).
In the high school, I’m in Natural Protection, where we study how to protect nature and how things works in nature.
I have tried to find this information on the Internet, but the result was unclear.
Questions:
- Can anyone tell me what subjects I need so that I can work for NASA on the ISS, to stay 6 months and days there, and also to have missions to go outside of the ISS?
- Why it is required to learn Russian to be on the ISS when English is indeed an international language and should be used on the ISS? Because, really, the ISS is an American space station and not a Russian space station.
- And what are the steps for me to get hired by NASA and to be sent to the ISS?
My only wish is to be somebody that works on the ISS, and stay for 6 months and days, and to go outside of the ISS to work. Because I really wish to see Earth from spaceðŸ˜Â
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– DarkDust
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If I were you, I would read Chris Hadfield's A Guide to Life on Earth... When he first wanted to become an astronaut, it was all but impossible as Canada didn't have an astronaut corps or any means of getting people into space, but he decided the best he could do was to prepare as well as he could, and if the opportunity would arise, he would be ready to seize it. Truly inspirational book, and even more so for you, I would imagine :).
– Happy Koala
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ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station. No, ISS is International Space Station. It was built mainly by USA and Russia with contributions of multiple other countries. The whole ISS consists of two sections by ownership: Russian Orbital Segment and US Orbital Segment.
– pabouk
17 hours ago
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Not only is the ISS jointly controlled by the US and Russian space programs, the only way for a person to get there is on a Russian rocket. The US currently has no capability to transport a person to space.
– Seth R
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Related questions: Does NASA hire foreign nationals as astronauts? If I want to be an astronaut pilot, what career should I start? Becoming an astronaut with engineering background
– DarkDust
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Tip: Avoid Soyuz!
– Strawberry
20 hours ago
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If I were you, I would read Chris Hadfield's A Guide to Life on Earth... When he first wanted to become an astronaut, it was all but impossible as Canada didn't have an astronaut corps or any means of getting people into space, but he decided the best he could do was to prepare as well as he could, and if the opportunity would arise, he would be ready to seize it. Truly inspirational book, and even more so for you, I would imagine :).
– Happy Koala
20 hours ago
11
ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station. No, ISS is International Space Station. It was built mainly by USA and Russia with contributions of multiple other countries. The whole ISS consists of two sections by ownership: Russian Orbital Segment and US Orbital Segment.
– pabouk
17 hours ago
6
Not only is the ISS jointly controlled by the US and Russian space programs, the only way for a person to get there is on a Russian rocket. The US currently has no capability to transport a person to space.
– Seth R
15 hours ago
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Related questions: Does NASA hire foreign nationals as astronauts? If I want to be an astronaut pilot, what career should I start? Becoming an astronaut with engineering background
– DarkDust
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Related questions: Does NASA hire foreign nationals as astronauts? If I want to be an astronaut pilot, what career should I start? Becoming an astronaut with engineering background
– DarkDust
22 hours ago
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Tip: Avoid Soyuz!
– Strawberry
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Tip: Avoid Soyuz!
– Strawberry
20 hours ago
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If I were you, I would read Chris Hadfield's A Guide to Life on Earth... When he first wanted to become an astronaut, it was all but impossible as Canada didn't have an astronaut corps or any means of getting people into space, but he decided the best he could do was to prepare as well as he could, and if the opportunity would arise, he would be ready to seize it. Truly inspirational book, and even more so for you, I would imagine :).
– Happy Koala
20 hours ago
If I were you, I would read Chris Hadfield's A Guide to Life on Earth... When he first wanted to become an astronaut, it was all but impossible as Canada didn't have an astronaut corps or any means of getting people into space, but he decided the best he could do was to prepare as well as he could, and if the opportunity would arise, he would be ready to seize it. Truly inspirational book, and even more so for you, I would imagine :).
– Happy Koala
20 hours ago
11
11
ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station. No, ISS is International Space Station. It was built mainly by USA and Russia with contributions of multiple other countries. The whole ISS consists of two sections by ownership: Russian Orbital Segment and US Orbital Segment.
– pabouk
17 hours ago
ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station. No, ISS is International Space Station. It was built mainly by USA and Russia with contributions of multiple other countries. The whole ISS consists of two sections by ownership: Russian Orbital Segment and US Orbital Segment.
– pabouk
17 hours ago
6
6
Not only is the ISS jointly controlled by the US and Russian space programs, the only way for a person to get there is on a Russian rocket. The US currently has no capability to transport a person to space.
– Seth R
15 hours ago
Not only is the ISS jointly controlled by the US and Russian space programs, the only way for a person to get there is on a Russian rocket. The US currently has no capability to transport a person to space.
– Seth R
15 hours ago
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As Antzi states, NASA only employs US nationals. However, Romania joined ESA (the European Space Agency) in 2011 and ESA has its own astronaut corps. As a Romanian national you might be able to go to space as an ESA astronaut.
ESA last recruited astronauts in 2009 - this page gives some details of how they selected astronauts: How to become an astronaut
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And that is where located in Europe?
– Alex A
21 hours ago
NASA employs only US nationals, yes. But couldn’t a naturalised citizen apply? Obviously ESA would be a better try but if someone is really bent on becoming an astronaut is citizenship really an issue?
– 11684
20 hours ago
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ESA has facilities all over Europe. I believe the astronaut corps is nominally based at ESTEC in the Netherlands, though in practice ESA astronauts currently spend most of their training in Russia and the rest in various other locations.
– stuart10
20 hours ago
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Naturalised American citizens and duel nationals can become astronauts - e.g. Michael Foale was born in the UK but obtained US citizenship and later spent more time in space than any previous NASA astronaut. Obviously though, getting US citizenship is not easy if you aren't born with it.
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19 hours ago
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I'm sorry but... It's likely impossible for you.
Romania isn't an ISS partner, and doesn't have an astronaut corp, so assuming you have only the Romanina nationality there is currently no clear path for you.
You specifically mention NASA but.. NASA jobs are open to Americans only.
Moreover, the ISS end of life might come in 2025, and assuming you need a few years to graduate, more to get a degree, work experience, get hired, do the training... The ISS might not exist at that point anymore.
However, if you are serious about it, you shouldn't give up hope of going to space. Access is getting cheaper and cheaper, and more opportunities will open! Lookup How to become a NASA astronaut and start working towards that goal. Maybe in a few years an opportunity will arise!
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Do you have an idea that NASA will build a new ISS after the death of previous ISS? Or this is it? No more space stations?
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@AlexA There are various plans, but it's too early to have any definite answer.
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Romania is a member state of ESA, which does have an astronaut corps.
– djr
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Yes, what djr said; NASA is not the only space programme. Maybe the ISS will retire soon but becoming an astronaut and seeing earth from space is still very well on the table for @AlexA; of course there are many (many!) applicants so you may not get in, but if you are in high school you still have as much chance as anyone. And looking at the NASA requirements (I imagine the ESA requirements are similar): if you fulfil those requirements it means you have a degree in a lucrative field and are in excellent physical shape; even if you don’t end up an astronaut you’d be doing quite well.
– 11684
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@djr yes but the selection is made by countries and not on the ESA level. I highly doubt any Romanian will ever be flown by ESA to the ISS. Future programs aren’t off the table tho.
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Your question 2:
Why it is required to learn Russian language in ISS when English language is indeed an international language, and should be used English language in ISS? Because, really. ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station.
The ISS is an international station. The USA is the biggest contributor, but Russia and many other nations also contribute. You need to learn Russian because at the moment the Russian Soyuz capsule is the only vehicle that can transport people to the station, so everyone needs to know how the Soyuz works so they can operate the capsule in an emergency.
As Antzi says, it'd be a long and difficult road to get hired by NASA as an astronaut. Fortunately, several companies are working on their own manned space programs (for example, SpaceX and Boeing) so in a few years, there may be other ways to get into space.
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It sounds to me like you are getting caught up in the weeds. Don't worry about specific rules and regulations. Work towards putting yourself in a position where you will be a qualified astronaut candidate.
There are two ways of doing this:
- Join the military. If you are a highly talented pilot, it will open many doors for you in the future.
- Become a scientist. Most of the non-military astronauts are PhDs. Put yourself in a situation where you deserve to be on a space station.
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How can the asker become a qualified astronaut candidate without worrying about the specific rules and regulations for doing that? If the rules say you must, I don't know, wear a green hat every Thursday, then the asker had better do that.
– David Richerby
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@DavidRicherby You don't become an astronaut by checking off boxes on an application, you become an astronaut by being one of the best in the world at your given job. If he can do that, the rest may come. If he can't do that, the rest won't come regardless of how well he follows rules.
– Jamie Clinton
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OK, I'll become the best in the world at brewing beer or something. Can I be an astronaut then? No. I agree that it's not a literal box-ticking exercise but you still need to be in the general area around where the boxes are.
– David Richerby
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@DavidRicherby dont be daft
– Jamie Clinton
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@DavidRicherby, you can be if a beer brewer is what the ISS crew needs. Very few in the astronaut corp set out their careers to be astronauts. They got there by being the best pilot/engineer/scientist/whatever in their field and then just happened to have the skills the space program needed at the time. If you are the world's foremost expert in a skill they need on the ISS, where you come from is secondary.
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As Antzi states, NASA only employs US nationals. However, Romania joined ESA (the European Space Agency) in 2011 and ESA has its own astronaut corps. As a Romanian national you might be able to go to space as an ESA astronaut.
ESA last recruited astronauts in 2009 - this page gives some details of how they selected astronauts: How to become an astronaut
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And that is where located in Europe?
– Alex A
21 hours ago
NASA employs only US nationals, yes. But couldn’t a naturalised citizen apply? Obviously ESA would be a better try but if someone is really bent on becoming an astronaut is citizenship really an issue?
– 11684
20 hours ago
2
ESA has facilities all over Europe. I believe the astronaut corps is nominally based at ESTEC in the Netherlands, though in practice ESA astronauts currently spend most of their training in Russia and the rest in various other locations.
– stuart10
20 hours ago
3
Naturalised American citizens and duel nationals can become astronauts - e.g. Michael Foale was born in the UK but obtained US citizenship and later spent more time in space than any previous NASA astronaut. Obviously though, getting US citizenship is not easy if you aren't born with it.
– stuart10
19 hours ago
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As Antzi states, NASA only employs US nationals. However, Romania joined ESA (the European Space Agency) in 2011 and ESA has its own astronaut corps. As a Romanian national you might be able to go to space as an ESA astronaut.
ESA last recruited astronauts in 2009 - this page gives some details of how they selected astronauts: How to become an astronaut
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And that is where located in Europe?
– Alex A
21 hours ago
NASA employs only US nationals, yes. But couldn’t a naturalised citizen apply? Obviously ESA would be a better try but if someone is really bent on becoming an astronaut is citizenship really an issue?
– 11684
20 hours ago
2
ESA has facilities all over Europe. I believe the astronaut corps is nominally based at ESTEC in the Netherlands, though in practice ESA astronauts currently spend most of their training in Russia and the rest in various other locations.
– stuart10
20 hours ago
3
Naturalised American citizens and duel nationals can become astronauts - e.g. Michael Foale was born in the UK but obtained US citizenship and later spent more time in space than any previous NASA astronaut. Obviously though, getting US citizenship is not easy if you aren't born with it.
– stuart10
19 hours ago
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As Antzi states, NASA only employs US nationals. However, Romania joined ESA (the European Space Agency) in 2011 and ESA has its own astronaut corps. As a Romanian national you might be able to go to space as an ESA astronaut.
ESA last recruited astronauts in 2009 - this page gives some details of how they selected astronauts: How to become an astronaut
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As Antzi states, NASA only employs US nationals. However, Romania joined ESA (the European Space Agency) in 2011 and ESA has its own astronaut corps. As a Romanian national you might be able to go to space as an ESA astronaut.
ESA last recruited astronauts in 2009 - this page gives some details of how they selected astronauts: How to become an astronaut
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And that is where located in Europe?
– Alex A
21 hours ago
NASA employs only US nationals, yes. But couldn’t a naturalised citizen apply? Obviously ESA would be a better try but if someone is really bent on becoming an astronaut is citizenship really an issue?
– 11684
20 hours ago
2
ESA has facilities all over Europe. I believe the astronaut corps is nominally based at ESTEC in the Netherlands, though in practice ESA astronauts currently spend most of their training in Russia and the rest in various other locations.
– stuart10
20 hours ago
3
Naturalised American citizens and duel nationals can become astronauts - e.g. Michael Foale was born in the UK but obtained US citizenship and later spent more time in space than any previous NASA astronaut. Obviously though, getting US citizenship is not easy if you aren't born with it.
– stuart10
19 hours ago
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And that is where located in Europe?
– Alex A
21 hours ago
NASA employs only US nationals, yes. But couldn’t a naturalised citizen apply? Obviously ESA would be a better try but if someone is really bent on becoming an astronaut is citizenship really an issue?
– 11684
20 hours ago
2
ESA has facilities all over Europe. I believe the astronaut corps is nominally based at ESTEC in the Netherlands, though in practice ESA astronauts currently spend most of their training in Russia and the rest in various other locations.
– stuart10
20 hours ago
3
Naturalised American citizens and duel nationals can become astronauts - e.g. Michael Foale was born in the UK but obtained US citizenship and later spent more time in space than any previous NASA astronaut. Obviously though, getting US citizenship is not easy if you aren't born with it.
– stuart10
19 hours ago
And that is where located in Europe?
– Alex A
21 hours ago
And that is where located in Europe?
– Alex A
21 hours ago
NASA employs only US nationals, yes. But couldn’t a naturalised citizen apply? Obviously ESA would be a better try but if someone is really bent on becoming an astronaut is citizenship really an issue?
– 11684
20 hours ago
NASA employs only US nationals, yes. But couldn’t a naturalised citizen apply? Obviously ESA would be a better try but if someone is really bent on becoming an astronaut is citizenship really an issue?
– 11684
20 hours ago
2
2
ESA has facilities all over Europe. I believe the astronaut corps is nominally based at ESTEC in the Netherlands, though in practice ESA astronauts currently spend most of their training in Russia and the rest in various other locations.
– stuart10
20 hours ago
ESA has facilities all over Europe. I believe the astronaut corps is nominally based at ESTEC in the Netherlands, though in practice ESA astronauts currently spend most of their training in Russia and the rest in various other locations.
– stuart10
20 hours ago
3
3
Naturalised American citizens and duel nationals can become astronauts - e.g. Michael Foale was born in the UK but obtained US citizenship and later spent more time in space than any previous NASA astronaut. Obviously though, getting US citizenship is not easy if you aren't born with it.
– stuart10
19 hours ago
Naturalised American citizens and duel nationals can become astronauts - e.g. Michael Foale was born in the UK but obtained US citizenship and later spent more time in space than any previous NASA astronaut. Obviously though, getting US citizenship is not easy if you aren't born with it.
– stuart10
19 hours ago
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I'm sorry but... It's likely impossible for you.
Romania isn't an ISS partner, and doesn't have an astronaut corp, so assuming you have only the Romanina nationality there is currently no clear path for you.
You specifically mention NASA but.. NASA jobs are open to Americans only.
Moreover, the ISS end of life might come in 2025, and assuming you need a few years to graduate, more to get a degree, work experience, get hired, do the training... The ISS might not exist at that point anymore.
However, if you are serious about it, you shouldn't give up hope of going to space. Access is getting cheaper and cheaper, and more opportunities will open! Lookup How to become a NASA astronaut and start working towards that goal. Maybe in a few years an opportunity will arise!
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Do you have an idea that NASA will build a new ISS after the death of previous ISS? Or this is it? No more space stations?
– Alex A
yesterday
@AlexA There are various plans, but it's too early to have any definite answer.
– Antzi
yesterday
20
Romania is a member state of ESA, which does have an astronaut corps.
– djr
20 hours ago
1
Yes, what djr said; NASA is not the only space programme. Maybe the ISS will retire soon but becoming an astronaut and seeing earth from space is still very well on the table for @AlexA; of course there are many (many!) applicants so you may not get in, but if you are in high school you still have as much chance as anyone. And looking at the NASA requirements (I imagine the ESA requirements are similar): if you fulfil those requirements it means you have a degree in a lucrative field and are in excellent physical shape; even if you don’t end up an astronaut you’d be doing quite well.
– 11684
20 hours ago
@djr yes but the selection is made by countries and not on the ESA level. I highly doubt any Romanian will ever be flown by ESA to the ISS. Future programs aren’t off the table tho.
– Antzi
15 hours ago
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I'm sorry but... It's likely impossible for you.
Romania isn't an ISS partner, and doesn't have an astronaut corp, so assuming you have only the Romanina nationality there is currently no clear path for you.
You specifically mention NASA but.. NASA jobs are open to Americans only.
Moreover, the ISS end of life might come in 2025, and assuming you need a few years to graduate, more to get a degree, work experience, get hired, do the training... The ISS might not exist at that point anymore.
However, if you are serious about it, you shouldn't give up hope of going to space. Access is getting cheaper and cheaper, and more opportunities will open! Lookup How to become a NASA astronaut and start working towards that goal. Maybe in a few years an opportunity will arise!
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Floern
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Antzi
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Do you have an idea that NASA will build a new ISS after the death of previous ISS? Or this is it? No more space stations?
– Alex A
yesterday
@AlexA There are various plans, but it's too early to have any definite answer.
– Antzi
yesterday
20
Romania is a member state of ESA, which does have an astronaut corps.
– djr
20 hours ago
1
Yes, what djr said; NASA is not the only space programme. Maybe the ISS will retire soon but becoming an astronaut and seeing earth from space is still very well on the table for @AlexA; of course there are many (many!) applicants so you may not get in, but if you are in high school you still have as much chance as anyone. And looking at the NASA requirements (I imagine the ESA requirements are similar): if you fulfil those requirements it means you have a degree in a lucrative field and are in excellent physical shape; even if you don’t end up an astronaut you’d be doing quite well.
– 11684
20 hours ago
@djr yes but the selection is made by countries and not on the ESA level. I highly doubt any Romanian will ever be flown by ESA to the ISS. Future programs aren’t off the table tho.
– Antzi
15 hours ago
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I'm sorry but... It's likely impossible for you.
Romania isn't an ISS partner, and doesn't have an astronaut corp, so assuming you have only the Romanina nationality there is currently no clear path for you.
You specifically mention NASA but.. NASA jobs are open to Americans only.
Moreover, the ISS end of life might come in 2025, and assuming you need a few years to graduate, more to get a degree, work experience, get hired, do the training... The ISS might not exist at that point anymore.
However, if you are serious about it, you shouldn't give up hope of going to space. Access is getting cheaper and cheaper, and more opportunities will open! Lookup How to become a NASA astronaut and start working towards that goal. Maybe in a few years an opportunity will arise!
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I'm sorry but... It's likely impossible for you.
Romania isn't an ISS partner, and doesn't have an astronaut corp, so assuming you have only the Romanina nationality there is currently no clear path for you.
You specifically mention NASA but.. NASA jobs are open to Americans only.
Moreover, the ISS end of life might come in 2025, and assuming you need a few years to graduate, more to get a degree, work experience, get hired, do the training... The ISS might not exist at that point anymore.
However, if you are serious about it, you shouldn't give up hope of going to space. Access is getting cheaper and cheaper, and more opportunities will open! Lookup How to become a NASA astronaut and start working towards that goal. Maybe in a few years an opportunity will arise!
edited 20 hours ago
Floern
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answered yesterday
Antzi
6,7922148
edited 20 hours ago
Floern
1,1011821
edited 20 hours ago
Floern
1,1011821
edited 20 hours ago
Floern
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1,1011821
answered yesterday
Antzi
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Antzi
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answered yesterday
Antzi
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Do you have an idea that NASA will build a new ISS after the death of previous ISS? Or this is it? No more space stations?
– Alex A
yesterday
@AlexA There are various plans, but it's too early to have any definite answer.
– Antzi
yesterday
20
Romania is a member state of ESA, which does have an astronaut corps.
– djr
20 hours ago
1
Yes, what djr said; NASA is not the only space programme. Maybe the ISS will retire soon but becoming an astronaut and seeing earth from space is still very well on the table for @AlexA; of course there are many (many!) applicants so you may not get in, but if you are in high school you still have as much chance as anyone. And looking at the NASA requirements (I imagine the ESA requirements are similar): if you fulfil those requirements it means you have a degree in a lucrative field and are in excellent physical shape; even if you don’t end up an astronaut you’d be doing quite well.
– 11684
20 hours ago
@djr yes but the selection is made by countries and not on the ESA level. I highly doubt any Romanian will ever be flown by ESA to the ISS. Future programs aren’t off the table tho.
– Antzi
15 hours ago
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Do you have an idea that NASA will build a new ISS after the death of previous ISS? Or this is it? No more space stations?
– Alex A
yesterday
@AlexA There are various plans, but it's too early to have any definite answer.
– Antzi
yesterday
20
Romania is a member state of ESA, which does have an astronaut corps.
– djr
20 hours ago
1
Yes, what djr said; NASA is not the only space programme. Maybe the ISS will retire soon but becoming an astronaut and seeing earth from space is still very well on the table for @AlexA; of course there are many (many!) applicants so you may not get in, but if you are in high school you still have as much chance as anyone. And looking at the NASA requirements (I imagine the ESA requirements are similar): if you fulfil those requirements it means you have a degree in a lucrative field and are in excellent physical shape; even if you don’t end up an astronaut you’d be doing quite well.
– 11684
20 hours ago
@djr yes but the selection is made by countries and not on the ESA level. I highly doubt any Romanian will ever be flown by ESA to the ISS. Future programs aren’t off the table tho.
– Antzi
15 hours ago
Do you have an idea that NASA will build a new ISS after the death of previous ISS? Or this is it? No more space stations?
– Alex A
yesterday
Do you have an idea that NASA will build a new ISS after the death of previous ISS? Or this is it? No more space stations?
– Alex A
yesterday
@AlexA There are various plans, but it's too early to have any definite answer.
– Antzi
yesterday
@AlexA There are various plans, but it's too early to have any definite answer.
– Antzi
yesterday
20
20
Romania is a member state of ESA, which does have an astronaut corps.
– djr
20 hours ago
Romania is a member state of ESA, which does have an astronaut corps.
– djr
20 hours ago
1
1
Yes, what djr said; NASA is not the only space programme. Maybe the ISS will retire soon but becoming an astronaut and seeing earth from space is still very well on the table for @AlexA; of course there are many (many!) applicants so you may not get in, but if you are in high school you still have as much chance as anyone. And looking at the NASA requirements (I imagine the ESA requirements are similar): if you fulfil those requirements it means you have a degree in a lucrative field and are in excellent physical shape; even if you don’t end up an astronaut you’d be doing quite well.
– 11684
20 hours ago
Yes, what djr said; NASA is not the only space programme. Maybe the ISS will retire soon but becoming an astronaut and seeing earth from space is still very well on the table for @AlexA; of course there are many (many!) applicants so you may not get in, but if you are in high school you still have as much chance as anyone. And looking at the NASA requirements (I imagine the ESA requirements are similar): if you fulfil those requirements it means you have a degree in a lucrative field and are in excellent physical shape; even if you don’t end up an astronaut you’d be doing quite well.
– 11684
20 hours ago
@djr yes but the selection is made by countries and not on the ESA level. I highly doubt any Romanian will ever be flown by ESA to the ISS. Future programs aren’t off the table tho.
– Antzi
15 hours ago
@djr yes but the selection is made by countries and not on the ESA level. I highly doubt any Romanian will ever be flown by ESA to the ISS. Future programs aren’t off the table tho.
– Antzi
15 hours ago
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Your question 2:
Why it is required to learn Russian language in ISS when English language is indeed an international language, and should be used English language in ISS? Because, really. ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station.
The ISS is an international station. The USA is the biggest contributor, but Russia and many other nations also contribute. You need to learn Russian because at the moment the Russian Soyuz capsule is the only vehicle that can transport people to the station, so everyone needs to know how the Soyuz works so they can operate the capsule in an emergency.
As Antzi says, it'd be a long and difficult road to get hired by NASA as an astronaut. Fortunately, several companies are working on their own manned space programs (for example, SpaceX and Boeing) so in a few years, there may be other ways to get into space.
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Your question 2:
Why it is required to learn Russian language in ISS when English language is indeed an international language, and should be used English language in ISS? Because, really. ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station.
The ISS is an international station. The USA is the biggest contributor, but Russia and many other nations also contribute. You need to learn Russian because at the moment the Russian Soyuz capsule is the only vehicle that can transport people to the station, so everyone needs to know how the Soyuz works so they can operate the capsule in an emergency.
As Antzi says, it'd be a long and difficult road to get hired by NASA as an astronaut. Fortunately, several companies are working on their own manned space programs (for example, SpaceX and Boeing) so in a few years, there may be other ways to get into space.
answered 23 hours ago
Hobbes
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up vote
9
down vote
up vote
9
down vote
Your question 2:
Why it is required to learn Russian language in ISS when English language is indeed an international language, and should be used English language in ISS? Because, really. ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station.
The ISS is an international station. The USA is the biggest contributor, but Russia and many other nations also contribute. You need to learn Russian because at the moment the Russian Soyuz capsule is the only vehicle that can transport people to the station, so everyone needs to know how the Soyuz works so they can operate the capsule in an emergency.
As Antzi says, it'd be a long and difficult road to get hired by NASA as an astronaut. Fortunately, several companies are working on their own manned space programs (for example, SpaceX and Boeing) so in a few years, there may be other ways to get into space.
answered 23 hours ago
Hobbes
77.9k2212353
Your question 2:
Why it is required to learn Russian language in ISS when English language is indeed an international language, and should be used English language in ISS? Because, really. ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station.
The ISS is an international station. The USA is the biggest contributor, but Russia and many other nations also contribute. You need to learn Russian because at the moment the Russian Soyuz capsule is the only vehicle that can transport people to the station, so everyone needs to know how the Soyuz works so they can operate the capsule in an emergency.
As Antzi says, it'd be a long and difficult road to get hired by NASA as an astronaut. Fortunately, several companies are working on their own manned space programs (for example, SpaceX and Boeing) so in a few years, there may be other ways to get into space.
answered 23 hours ago
Hobbes
77.9k2212353
answered 23 hours ago
Hobbes
77.9k2212353
answered 23 hours ago
Hobbes
77.9k2212353
answered 23 hours ago
Hobbes
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It sounds to me like you are getting caught up in the weeds. Don't worry about specific rules and regulations. Work towards putting yourself in a position where you will be a qualified astronaut candidate.
There are two ways of doing this:
- Join the military. If you are a highly talented pilot, it will open many doors for you in the future.
- Become a scientist. Most of the non-military astronauts are PhDs. Put yourself in a situation where you deserve to be on a space station.
answered 14 hours ago
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How can the asker become a qualified astronaut candidate without worrying about the specific rules and regulations for doing that? If the rules say you must, I don't know, wear a green hat every Thursday, then the asker had better do that.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
7
@DavidRicherby You don't become an astronaut by checking off boxes on an application, you become an astronaut by being one of the best in the world at your given job. If he can do that, the rest may come. If he can't do that, the rest won't come regardless of how well he follows rules.
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
OK, I'll become the best in the world at brewing beer or something. Can I be an astronaut then? No. I agree that it's not a literal box-ticking exercise but you still need to be in the general area around where the boxes are.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
2
@DavidRicherby dont be daft
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
4
@DavidRicherby, you can be if a beer brewer is what the ISS crew needs. Very few in the astronaut corp set out their careers to be astronauts. They got there by being the best pilot/engineer/scientist/whatever in their field and then just happened to have the skills the space program needed at the time. If you are the world's foremost expert in a skill they need on the ISS, where you come from is secondary.
– Seth R
10 hours ago
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It sounds to me like you are getting caught up in the weeds. Don't worry about specific rules and regulations. Work towards putting yourself in a position where you will be a qualified astronaut candidate.
There are two ways of doing this:
- Join the military. If you are a highly talented pilot, it will open many doors for you in the future.
- Become a scientist. Most of the non-military astronauts are PhDs. Put yourself in a situation where you deserve to be on a space station.
answered 14 hours ago
Jamie Clinton
1812
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How can the asker become a qualified astronaut candidate without worrying about the specific rules and regulations for doing that? If the rules say you must, I don't know, wear a green hat every Thursday, then the asker had better do that.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
7
@DavidRicherby You don't become an astronaut by checking off boxes on an application, you become an astronaut by being one of the best in the world at your given job. If he can do that, the rest may come. If he can't do that, the rest won't come regardless of how well he follows rules.
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
OK, I'll become the best in the world at brewing beer or something. Can I be an astronaut then? No. I agree that it's not a literal box-ticking exercise but you still need to be in the general area around where the boxes are.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
2
@DavidRicherby dont be daft
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
4
@DavidRicherby, you can be if a beer brewer is what the ISS crew needs. Very few in the astronaut corp set out their careers to be astronauts. They got there by being the best pilot/engineer/scientist/whatever in their field and then just happened to have the skills the space program needed at the time. If you are the world's foremost expert in a skill they need on the ISS, where you come from is secondary.
– Seth R
10 hours ago
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
8
down vote
up vote
8
down vote
It sounds to me like you are getting caught up in the weeds. Don't worry about specific rules and regulations. Work towards putting yourself in a position where you will be a qualified astronaut candidate.
There are two ways of doing this:
- Join the military. If you are a highly talented pilot, it will open many doors for you in the future.
- Become a scientist. Most of the non-military astronauts are PhDs. Put yourself in a situation where you deserve to be on a space station.
answered 14 hours ago
Jamie Clinton
1812
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It sounds to me like you are getting caught up in the weeds. Don't worry about specific rules and regulations. Work towards putting yourself in a position where you will be a qualified astronaut candidate.
There are two ways of doing this:
- Join the military. If you are a highly talented pilot, it will open many doors for you in the future.
- Become a scientist. Most of the non-military astronauts are PhDs. Put yourself in a situation where you deserve to be on a space station.
answered 14 hours ago
Jamie Clinton
1812
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answered 14 hours ago
Jamie Clinton
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answered 14 hours ago
Jamie Clinton
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answered 14 hours ago
Jamie Clinton
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How can the asker become a qualified astronaut candidate without worrying about the specific rules and regulations for doing that? If the rules say you must, I don't know, wear a green hat every Thursday, then the asker had better do that.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
7
@DavidRicherby You don't become an astronaut by checking off boxes on an application, you become an astronaut by being one of the best in the world at your given job. If he can do that, the rest may come. If he can't do that, the rest won't come regardless of how well he follows rules.
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
OK, I'll become the best in the world at brewing beer or something. Can I be an astronaut then? No. I agree that it's not a literal box-ticking exercise but you still need to be in the general area around where the boxes are.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
2
@DavidRicherby dont be daft
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
4
@DavidRicherby, you can be if a beer brewer is what the ISS crew needs. Very few in the astronaut corp set out their careers to be astronauts. They got there by being the best pilot/engineer/scientist/whatever in their field and then just happened to have the skills the space program needed at the time. If you are the world's foremost expert in a skill they need on the ISS, where you come from is secondary.
– Seth R
10 hours ago
 |Â
show 1 more comment
How can the asker become a qualified astronaut candidate without worrying about the specific rules and regulations for doing that? If the rules say you must, I don't know, wear a green hat every Thursday, then the asker had better do that.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
7
@DavidRicherby You don't become an astronaut by checking off boxes on an application, you become an astronaut by being one of the best in the world at your given job. If he can do that, the rest may come. If he can't do that, the rest won't come regardless of how well he follows rules.
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
OK, I'll become the best in the world at brewing beer or something. Can I be an astronaut then? No. I agree that it's not a literal box-ticking exercise but you still need to be in the general area around where the boxes are.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
2
@DavidRicherby dont be daft
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
4
@DavidRicherby, you can be if a beer brewer is what the ISS crew needs. Very few in the astronaut corp set out their careers to be astronauts. They got there by being the best pilot/engineer/scientist/whatever in their field and then just happened to have the skills the space program needed at the time. If you are the world's foremost expert in a skill they need on the ISS, where you come from is secondary.
– Seth R
10 hours ago
How can the asker become a qualified astronaut candidate without worrying about the specific rules and regulations for doing that? If the rules say you must, I don't know, wear a green hat every Thursday, then the asker had better do that.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
How can the asker become a qualified astronaut candidate without worrying about the specific rules and regulations for doing that? If the rules say you must, I don't know, wear a green hat every Thursday, then the asker had better do that.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
7
7
@DavidRicherby You don't become an astronaut by checking off boxes on an application, you become an astronaut by being one of the best in the world at your given job. If he can do that, the rest may come. If he can't do that, the rest won't come regardless of how well he follows rules.
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
@DavidRicherby You don't become an astronaut by checking off boxes on an application, you become an astronaut by being one of the best in the world at your given job. If he can do that, the rest may come. If he can't do that, the rest won't come regardless of how well he follows rules.
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
OK, I'll become the best in the world at brewing beer or something. Can I be an astronaut then? No. I agree that it's not a literal box-ticking exercise but you still need to be in the general area around where the boxes are.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
OK, I'll become the best in the world at brewing beer or something. Can I be an astronaut then? No. I agree that it's not a literal box-ticking exercise but you still need to be in the general area around where the boxes are.
– David Richerby
13 hours ago
2
2
@DavidRicherby dont be daft
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
@DavidRicherby dont be daft
– Jamie Clinton
13 hours ago
4
4
@DavidRicherby, you can be if a beer brewer is what the ISS crew needs. Very few in the astronaut corp set out their careers to be astronauts. They got there by being the best pilot/engineer/scientist/whatever in their field and then just happened to have the skills the space program needed at the time. If you are the world's foremost expert in a skill they need on the ISS, where you come from is secondary.
– Seth R
10 hours ago
@DavidRicherby, you can be if a beer brewer is what the ISS crew needs. Very few in the astronaut corp set out their careers to be astronauts. They got there by being the best pilot/engineer/scientist/whatever in their field and then just happened to have the skills the space program needed at the time. If you are the world's foremost expert in a skill they need on the ISS, where you come from is secondary.
– Seth R
10 hours ago
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Related questions: Does NASA hire foreign nationals as astronauts? If I want to be an astronaut pilot, what career should I start? Becoming an astronaut with engineering background
– DarkDust
22 hours ago
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Tip: Avoid Soyuz!
– Strawberry
20 hours ago
6
If I were you, I would read Chris Hadfield's A Guide to Life on Earth... When he first wanted to become an astronaut, it was all but impossible as Canada didn't have an astronaut corps or any means of getting people into space, but he decided the best he could do was to prepare as well as he could, and if the opportunity would arise, he would be ready to seize it. Truly inspirational book, and even more so for you, I would imagine :).
– Happy Koala
20 hours ago
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ISS is an American spice station and not Soviet space station. No, ISS is International Space Station. It was built mainly by USA and Russia with contributions of multiple other countries. The whole ISS consists of two sections by ownership: Russian Orbital Segment and US Orbital Segment.
– pabouk
17 hours ago
6
Not only is the ISS jointly controlled by the US and Russian space programs, the only way for a person to get there is on a Russian rocket. The US currently has no capability to transport a person to space.
– Seth R
15 hours ago