Can a 15 year old be an astronaut?

There are no age restrictions for the NASA Astronaut Corps. Astronaut candidates have ranged between the ages of 26 and 46, with the average age being 34. Candidates must be U.S. citizens to apply for the program.

How do you become a young astronaut?

In addition to academic credentials, an aspiring astronaut needs either two years of relevant work experience or 1,000 hours of flight time as a pilot-in-command on a jet aircraft. Plus, he or she must be able to pass a physical.

What to do in high school if you want to be an astronaut?

1. Join a school or community math, science, engineering or robotics club. If there are none in your school or community, start one!
2. Participate in science and engineering fairs.
3. Attend maker fairs and develop the skills to design solutions to a variety of problems.
4. Plan to apply for an internship at JPL or NASA.

Who is the youngest person to go to space?

cosmonaut Ghermon Titov
Soviet cosmonaut Ghermon Titov holds the record for the youngest to fly in space. He was 25 when he blasted into orbit four months after Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space. John Glenn was 77 when he launched aboard space shuttle Discovery in 1998, 37 years after becoming the first American to orbit the world.

Has any kid went to space?

The youngest Astronaut was Gherman S. Titov, who was 25. The oldest was John H. Glenn, who was 77, the last time he went to Space.

How can I help my child become an astronaut?

To help your child grow into a great candidate for the astronaut program is a holistic effort. She’ll need to build both her mind and body. NASA looks for well-rounded applicants. She will need to do well in all her school subjects, and should engage in athletics too.

Can a 17-year-old girl become an astronaut?

A 17-year-old girl named Alyssa Carson is being trained by NASA to become an astronaut.

What degree do I need to become an astronaut?

Be able to pass the NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical. *The master’s degree requirement can also be met by: Two years (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) of work toward a doctoral program in a related science, technology, engineering or math field. A completed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

Where can I take my child to learn about space exploration?

You might be able to have lunch with an astronaut. There are also great Space Camp programs at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. Kids of all ages can participate in day- or week- (or longer) programs that give them hands-on experience.