Astronaut

There are few among us that did not wonder in awe about what it would be like to be an astronaut . Space exploration will forever peak humanity's interest and curiosity . The prestige of visiting outer space belongs to a proud few, but as technology develops , more and more people will have the opportunity. The Federation Aeronautique Internationale states that a man or woman officially becomes an astronaut upon reaching an altitude of over 100 miles. As of March 30, 2006, 443 people have crossed this imaginary line. Efforts to learn more about space are widespread. Since the astronaut Yuri Gagarin made his pioneering exit out of our atmosphere, men and women from 35 countries have joined his notoriety .