(Correction: NASA has changed the bachelor's degree requirement as of March, 2020. A master's degree in STEM is now required to apply)

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Season 1, Episode 2: Astronaut Requirements: What Languages Do Astronauts Need to Know?
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Season 2, Episode 3 of The Space and Science Show #AskAbby series
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How To Become an Astronaut

In this episode of #AskAbby, Astronaut Abby answers the MOST frequent question she gets asked: How do you become an astronaut? For all you aspiring astronauts out there, Abby gives a run-down of all the requirements you need to become an astronaut, the application process, things that will really put your application over the edge, and what mentality to have when you have an out-of-this-world dream.

This episode includes answers to questions like: What should astronauts study in school? What type of degree should you get to become an astronaut? What are the different types of astronaut positions are there to apply for? What are the physical requirements to be an astronaut? What is the average age of an astronaut? Does NASA accept naturalized citizens as astronauts? How competitive is it really to be chosen as an astronaut candidate?

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►► About The Mars Generation Space and Science Show #AskAbby Series ►►

Do you have a burning science and/or space question? Now is your chance to get your questions answered by The Mars Generation co-founder and president, aspiring astronaut Abby Harrison aka Astronaut Abby. Abby will answer questions submitted online as part of The Mars Generation YouTube show, The #AskAbby Space and Science Show.

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►► About Astronaut Abby and The Mars Generation Nonprofit ►►
Abigail Harrison aka Astronaut Abby is a Wellesley College graduate with an astrobiology degree and aspires to become an astronaut and the first person to walk on Mars (a dream she has had since she was 5 years old). In 2011, at 13 years old Abby began sharing her astronaut dreams on her social media channels. At the age of 18, Abby founded The Mars Generation with the support of an advisory board consisting of astronauts, engineers, scientists, and many other professionals as well as her online community of over 1,000,000 people.

The Mars Generation has a mission to excite and educate kids and adults about STEAM education and space exploration and the importance of both to humankind. The nonprofit runs outreach, scholarship, and mentorship programs. To learn more about The Mars Generation go to ► [ Ссылка ]

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► RetroFuture Clean Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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