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Yes, if you try hard enough. Anyone can be an astronaut, but you have to pass intense training and tests.

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Q: Can a planetary geologist be an astronaut?
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What is the planetary geologist demand?

I like trains. SUCK IT.


Why would a geologist want to be a astronaut?

A geologist might want to be an astronaut to study the geology of various planets and moons. The moon and perhaps, some day, Mars are candidates for geologists to visit.


Which astronaut's remains are present on the moon?

The only human's remains on the moon are those of geologist Eugene Shoemaker who was an expert on planetary collisions. His ashes was carried to abroad NASA's lunar prospector spacecraft who crashed into crater on 31 July 1999.


What education is needed to become a planetary geologist?

A planetary geologist needs to have at least a master's degree, and for most jobs a PhD is required. It's necessary to complete courses in geology, physics, chemistry, and other applicable sciences.


What is a geologist-astronaut?

This term typically refers to geologists who become astronauts and apply their knowledge of geology in their career as an astronaut. An example would be Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt.


Do you need a master's degree to be a planetary geologist?

Most likely- you will need a Ph.D or even more education to be a planetary geologist. That is a highly specialized field, and if you plan on being directly involved in work which contributes to the subject, a doctorate of Science with a specialization in Planetary science will be necessary (say, if you were to work for NASA). However, if you plan on taking a job as a teacher in a high school, or working for the EPA, a Ph.D will not be required.


Who was the first scientist-astronaut in space?

Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, a trained geologist, landed on the moon aboard Apollo 17.


What is planetary science?

Planetary science is an interdisciplinary study, involving physics, geology, astronomy, environmental studies, and other fields, which tries to understand what planets are made of, how they operate, and differences between them in the known universe. This is done by analyzing the key features of planets and their systems.


Which astronaut has flown the space shuttle most?

Yes, I'm a Planetary Society member too, and I want to know as well! ;-p


What is a one word substitute for someone who studies how the Earth formed?

The person could be a geologist or an astrophysicist. The forming of solar objects is generally part of the overlapping fields of planetary science.


What training is needed to become a planetary geologist?

Start with basic geology, and then start finding areas that are not basic. When you can understand how they work, you'll be ready to go on in learning what geology is like when it is VERY unusual.


What is a person who studies landforms?

Typically it is a Geologist.