Astronaut

If you ever dreamed of being an astronaut as a kid, then you know that it's no easy feat. The US space agency has revealed on its website all the requirements that need to be met by someone before they have a shot at going to space. The requirements to be a NASA astronaut have changed over the years to better align with the agency's mission and values. First, a potential candidate must be a US citizen. They also have to have a master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution. Acceptable degrees include engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science, or mathematics. On top of that, a potential candidate has to have at least two years of related professional experience after completing their degree, or at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time on jet aircraft,' the agency noted. NASA also emphasised the types of characteristics it's looking for in its astronauts, including a skilled leader, a good communicator, and a good collaborator.