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No. The reason that many astronauts are active duty, reserve, or veterans of the military is that the armed forces are the major training venue for pilots. Astronauts who are not pilots (mission specialists) come from many scientific fields.
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∙ 12y agoNo, it just so happens that the american company 'NASA' is the most famous in the world.
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How do you get a job as an astronaut?
To do this you need a university degree in an related field and join the military as an officer and enter the astronaut corps.
When was Order of Military Merit - France - created?
Order of Military Merit - France - was created on 1759-03-10.
When did Order of Military Merit - Canada - happen?
Order of Military Merit - Canada - happened on 1972-07-01.
How one can become an astronaut in NASA?
to become an astronaut you have to be 2 years old
Is Neil Armstrong a pilot?
Both in fact are astronauts. Neil Armstrong went to the moon, and Lance Armstrong went to the Tour de France. Both beyond our atmosphere... both never won a war. Neil has two testes... Lance does not.
Do you have to be in the army in order to an astronaut?
No, you do not have to be in the army in order to become an astronaut. Astronauts are selected from a diverse range of backgrounds, including civilian careers in science, engineering, medicine, and academia. Military experience can be beneficial, but it is not a requirement to become an astronaut.
How do you get a job as an astronaut?
To do this you need a university degree in an related field and join the military as an officer and enter the astronaut corps.
Who paid Neil Armstrong?
DFAS = astronaut is a military profession
What is the hardest badge to get in the military?
The Medal of Honor
Is being an astronaut part of the military career?
The Mercury and Gemini astronauts were all military pilots. All the Apollo astronauts were military pilots except for Harrison Schmitt who was a trained geologist. Schmitt became the only scientist to fly to the moon when he flew on Apollo 17, the last manned lunar landing. During the Shuttle program, most of the astronauts were civilian scientists. The Shuttles were all flown by military pilots, but the rest of the crew were mostly scientists. Those chosen for astronaut training from the military ranks are chosen because of their superior flying abilities and their experience and background. Becoming an astronaut is not a given. There is a lot of competetion to become an astronaut. Thousands apply, but only a handful make it.
How the astronaut go in the washroom?
Astronauts have these special toilets, where the astronaut has to push a button in order of a vacuum to be turned on, and suck up their waste.
What inspired Buzz Aldrin to be a astronaut?
Buzz's father pressured him to have an exceptional military career. He had really "dreamed" of being an astronaut, but when the opportunity arose, he knew it would be a great accomplishment so he applied.
What armed services did neil Armstrong attend to?
United States Navy. When he got to the Astronaut Corps, though, he was out of the military.
When was Military William Order created?
Military William Order was created in 1815.
When was Military Order of the Carabao created?
Military Order of the Carabao was created in 1900.
How do you say astronaut in German?
Astronaut is spelled astronaut in German.
When did Military William Order happen?
The Military William Order was established in 1815 in the Netherlands by King William I as a means of recognizing valor in military service.
