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No, you do not have to go into "space" to be considered an astronaut. I was a test pilot for the US Air Force and received my astronaut wings by simply flying above 65,000 feet pressure altitude. That altitude is not considered "space" as it is still within the earth's atmosphere. The qualifications for receiving astronaut wings is 1) be a member of the US Armed Forces or an employee of the FAA, 2) Fly above 65,000 feet PA (it must be documented by instruments and FAA or Military radar.
As far as obtaining the title of "Astronaut", you must successfully complete current training as outlined by the US Air Force and the FAA. You can be considered an astronaut by flying above a certain altitude (as I am and wear the astronaut wings), but not be allowed to use the title because you did not complete the training.
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What is a person who flies in space called?
A person who flies in space is called an astronaut.
A person who goes into space is called?
Anyone who goes into space is called an Astronaut, or Cosmonaut.
What was the first space ship to go to space called?
The first spaceship to go to space was called Vostok 1, and it was launched by the Soviet Union in 1961. It carried astronaut Yuri Gagarin, who became the first human to travel into outer space.
Who is the person who travels into space?
An astronaut is the person who travels into space. They are trained professionals who journey into space to conduct research, experiments, or participate in space exploration missions.
What is the name of an American space traveler?
An American space traveler is called an astronaut.
What is a person who flies in space called?
A person who flies in space is called an astronaut.
Who was the first American astronaut to go into outer space?
Alan sheperd was the first astronaut in space.
Do you have to go up in space to be an astronaut?
No u do not need to go up into space to be an astronaut. Actually many astronauts train and train but don't get to go up in space.
What are the people who travel into space called?
An Astronaut.
Can you go in space?
Yes you can go in space but make sure you are astronaut!! Or you will die .
What is a person who trains to go to space?
An astronaut goes into space.
A person who goes into space is called?
Anyone who goes into space is called an Astronaut, or Cosmonaut.
How can you Use the word astronaut in a sentence?
Space-based exploration and study is the primary role of an astronaut. A space traveler who is not primarily an astronaut is called a mission specialist.
What is a person who trains to go into space?
An Astronaut......
What was the first space ship to go to space called?
The first spaceship to go to space was called Vostok 1, and it was launched by the Soviet Union in 1961. It carried astronaut Yuri Gagarin, who became the first human to travel into outer space.
What is another name for a space traveler?
You will be called a astronaut.
An American space traveler what is that person called?
astronaut
