A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. An advanced degree is desirable. Quality of academic preparation is important. 2. At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight test experience is highly desirable. 3. Ability to pass a NASA space physical which is similar to a military or civilian flight physical and includes the following specific standards: Distant visual acuity: 20/70 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 each eye. Blood pressure: 140/90 measured in a sitting position. 4. Height between 64 and 76 inches.
Follow what you're interested in rather than trying to cram yourself into the astronaut mold. You never know what skills will be relevant in space. Leading colleges offering a 4 year undergraduate degree to students after 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths are: Indian Institutes of Technology, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Punjab Engineering Colleges (limited seats) U.P. Engineering Colleges (limited seats) School of Mines, Dhanbad Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, Bihar Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan University of Roorkee, U.P. Regional Engineering Colleges Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Annamallai University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology. Naval College of Engineering National Dairy Institute, Karnal, Punjab Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P. The following institutes in India provide postgraduate education in astronomy and astrophysics: Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Raman Research Institute, Bangalore Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune National Centre for Radio Astronomy, Pune NASA contributes funds to 51 colleges and universities through its Space Grant Consortia. By attending these institutions you are ensured that the curriculum for Space programs offered would conform to guidelines NASA finds acceptable. To receive a list of the consortia schools write to: NASA Education Division, Code FEO2, and 300 E Street S.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20546. Stay in shape and learn to swim. During your first month of training, you'll swim three lengths of an Olympic-size swimming pool in a flightsuit and sneakers! Avoid run-ins with the law. A criminal record will keep you out of the Corp.
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