How can I become an astronaut? Should I opt for aeronautics field? I am pursuing mechanical engineering from SDBCE - Indore.

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Surabhi Chaudhary | Guide-Level 11

2016-04-06 01:30:53

Hello Sunil. You can definitely go into aeronautics field. I suggest that you pursue M.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering after your B.Tech and then join ISRO.

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Ravi Jha | Contributor-Level 8

9 years ago

Pilot Astronaut minimal requirements:- Pilot astronauts need a minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering, biological/physical sciences or mathematics. They also require a minimum of 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft. Pilot astronauts need to be able to pass a NASA space physical

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