an astronaut… is latin for “star sailor”. they go on space shuttles to conduct experiments and...
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Being an AstronautMy Career Choice GSP Project
Kurumi Morihana
An Astronaut…• Is Latin for “star sailor”. • They go on space shuttles to conduct
experiments and expand our understanding of life and other galaxies.
• They prepare for and perform space operation activities (ex. working on the space shuttle, working on mission control)
• They train hard for a variety of spaceflights, including shuttles and expedition assignments to the International Space Station.
EducationThe minimum degree that
astronauts need is a bachelor’s degree. But, since they are required to perform a wide range of technical and scientific work, most of them have a masters of PHD in engineering, science, math, psychology, medicine, or anything related to aerospace industry.
Colleges that are Good for this Career
• University of Maryland(UMD) has a neutral buoyancy tank for future astronauts
• The college or university you attend must be an accredited institution.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) - Buzz Aldrin (Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. ) went to this school
• University of Southern California(USC)- Neil Armstrong went to this school
Classes that I should take.
Some classes that I should take in school are…• Engineering• Biology• physical science•mathematics
Annual Salary and more
• This depends on the Federal Government’s General Schedule pay for the grades GS-11 through GS-14. their grades depend on each astronaut’s academic achievements and experience. Currently, a GS-11 starts at $64,724 per year and a GS-14 can earn up to $141,715 per year.
• The hours per week depend on when shuttles will be launched off into space.
Bibliography
• http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=1733
• http://www.nasa.gov• http://science.discovery.com/tv-shows/how-do-t
hey-do-it/videos/how-do-they-do-it-training-astronauts.htm
• http://www.spacetelescope.org/images/archive/top100/
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