Many in their childhood dreamed of being like Yuri Gagarin and becoming astronauts, experiencing a feeling of weightlessness and looking at our blue planet from the window of a spaceship. Or maybe you dream to step into outer space? If you are determined to become an astronaut, you will have to fulfill a number of conditions.
Instruction manual
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The easiest and fastest way to really go into space is to get the status of a space tourist. Pay for the "ticket" $ 20 million. Take a medical commission and special preflight training. Enjoy the flight.
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If you do not have $ 20 million to become an astronaut, you will have to study a lot. Cosmonauts are divided into 3 main categories: test cosmonaut, cosmonaut engineer and astronaut-researcher. Decide which category you would like to belong to and go!
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The test cosmonaut is the commander and pilot of the spacecraft. Takeoff, landing, flight itself, supervising the work of systems and crew - all this is the task of the test cosmonaut. A set of test cosmonauts is made from among military pilots. If this role attracts you, go to study at a higher educational institution that prepares pilots for the Air Force. In the process of learning, earn yourself a large number of sorties. Your track record should be impeccable. Try to develop the quality of a leader. After studying, submit an application with a request to accept you into the cosmonaut corps. Attach a characteristic from the military unit to it. You must have excellent eyesight, perfect health and no bad habits. The best of the best fall into the squad.
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The astronaut engineer is engaged in the maintenance of the technical systems of the spacecraft. It is he who performs, if necessary, repair work during the flight. If this role is attractive to you, go to any university and get a higher technical engineering education. Work on your specialty for at least 3 years and apply for joining the cosmonaut team. All of these specialists fall into the squad traditionally from the Moscow Aviation Institute and Bauman Moscow State Technical University.
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The astronaut-researcher is engaged in work of a biomedical nature. He is also a doctor, who, if necessary, provides medical assistance to crew members. One of his tasks is to conduct various experiments on living organisms in zero gravity. If the role of an astronaut-researcher is attractive, get a higher medical or biological education. In addition, write in person a couple of scientific papers. It’s good if you have a Ph.D. thesis in your hands.
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If you are applying for the role of a test astronaut or an astronaut engineer, submit an application to the Energia Rocket and Space Corporation. If you decide to become an astronaut-researcher, contact the Institute of Biomedical Problems with a statement.
