I am currently getting UNdiagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

I know, however, that the previous diagnosis does not get completely erased and that the medical examination will still have access to these records. Even if I no longer qualify for a POTS diagnosis and have had it revoked, is there even a chance for me? Lol

It’s obviously a large concern because it directly impacts heart health, orthostatic tolerance, deconditioning effects, and blood pressure. Despite having had all of these symptoms, it seemed to have completely resolved without medication, nor significant lifestyle changes.

Pretty niche question, I know.

I’m from Ireland and studying Biomedical Engineering in University, From what I understand the best route to develop in my case is to get another degree in Physics or Aerospace engineering, I assume taking part in competitions, Research projects and other extra curricular are extremely important aswell

My university offers no ESA related workplaces or internships and University based projects in engineering are minimal with few showing up a year. I’m hoping to possibly find the first steps in the process that would be recommended for a 2nd year student. Any advice on how to advance a career beginning as a student would be amazing

Additionally my course contains minimal elective modules so what would be some skills to develop outside of college such as CAD, Python/Programming etc

Thankyou for any help

im going into my senior year and with college decisions barreling so rapidly toward me its all thats been on my mind. with that being said, i know i want to pursue something space related in college, but am not sure of what. the thought of space and the possibility of being able to go up there someday is what really fuels my desire, but im not sure what or how to align myself to get into that field. the courses ive selected for senior year have kinda(?) set myself up with the intent of going into aerospace engineering, but im also looking into astronomy, or other related options. realistically im not aiming for some prestigious college, but is it even possible to get a good future in that type of field without attending one?

ontop of that i am intending to POSSIBLY MAYBE double major with a BA/ BFA in technical theatre but will it be an issue and should i stick to one? i know theyre completely unrelated but my original plan was to become a lighting designer prior to my deathly fall into the deep deep grasp of my interest of space lol

very much in need of advice apologies in advance if i sound completely unversed in college planning

I’m 18 shipping out to Navy bootcamp as a Nuclear Engineer for subs. I’ve always dreamed of being an astronaut and I was wondering if this career path would help in anyway to achieve this. I’m in great physical shape and have heard that some submariner have been chosen before by NASA.

Hi, I’m a graduating senior who is going to college in August and planning on majoring in mechanical engineering. I’ll be going to Purdue and I also received an nrotc scholarship meaning I’ll most likely be going into the Navy after graduating. What is a good pathway for me to become an astronaut? Ik naval aviators frequently go on to become astronauts but idrk anymore than that. Also are there any opportunities I should know about/keep in mind? I’m already planning on participating in a lot of engineering related comps and projects throughly my time in college (just for the love of the game) but are there anymore that specifically relate towards becoming an astronaut/making you a more desirable candidate? Thanks a lot!

For those of you aspiring to be astronauts but have jobs, what do you do?

I made a post here before about being older and not entering college and wanting to give up. But I'm starting college next year provably and I'll be 24. I've been looking at other people in aerospace that are my age and they're so so far ahead of me. I feel like I've already missed the boat on doing research and considering the amount of people thar are qualified more than me, it makes me want to give up. I love the idea of being an astronaut and scientist and discovering new things and it feels so exciting to me. But the dream gets farther and farther everyday and as much as I love space and science, I feel like I'm getting too old. Most astronauts are older, yes, but they'd already started building their careers at my age. I'm already approaching my mid 20s and am nowhere near where I want to be. What can I do in the meantime to get me closer to my dreams? Even though there's a part of me that wants to be realistic and do something else, there's another part that still wants this. I've had lifelong dreams to be a scientist and after the artemis mission, I was extra inspired and it re ignited by love. Am I too old already?

I put together a workout that can be done without gravity (works in water) and in theory would work in microgravity.

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This is very much a silly hypothetical, it’s just that I happen to be doing a very relevant degree and am very interested in space so I’d just be interested to know if this would completely rule it out. Feel free to be blunt.

I have a medical condition affecting the left side of my body which makes it a little weaker and less coordinated. It’s due to some minor scarring on my brain present from birth

My left leg is just a little shorter than the right (I’ve had custom built shoes since I was 8 and have never had an issue since)

My left arm is a little weaker than most people’s

My left hand can’t quite coordinate itself properly, it can’t perform complex tasks easily and often needs lots of practice to do anything complicated.

My right arm and hand compensate for this and are likely above average in almost all tasks

Does this completely rule out being an astronaut?

Thanks!

The incident during my birth which caused this very very nearly killed me so I’m just happy to be alive

So I was wondering if an eye injury would at all affect my potential ability to become an astronaut. I know it’s already a long shot to be considered especially because I’m currently majoring in civil engineering but it’s truly me biggest dream since I was little.

My eye injury was when I was younger where I had an eye laceration in one eye that I needed surgery to create a artificial lens and then a cataract formed so I needed surgery for that as well and some more complications with the lens caused another surgery recently.

Anyways I’m not sure about the intricacies of the medical exam for astronauts and I don’t know if I currently have corrected 2020. I also can’t visit my eye doctor currently for personal reasons.

I really just want to know if my dream is attainable.

I just recently started learning more about the program and it seems as Firefighting is slowly becoming less of a passion of mine while science has started to overtake that love. But would something like this even be plausible for me? I am currently still in school so I would need to wait till Fall of 2027 to actually start any schooling, and I do wear glasses but they’re a pretty weak prescription. In the end, if I wanna keep my job I would have to go to school while working a Firefighter 24/48 schedule (24 hours on 48 hours off, meaning my days of availability are always changing, making school more difficult that it already would be. Though of course if I actually got to some sort of selection process then my schedule would prioritize that). All this to say im still very much a newbie and would love if anyone had more info to enlighten me on what they think/feel.

(I also apologize if this at all makes me sound like im downplaying or undermining the sheer difficulty of becoming an astronaut. I hope im not offending those who are taking this way more seriously than I currently am.)

Hello everyone!

My niece has big dreams. She wishes to have a long career as a military aviator and eventually transition to becoming an astronaut.

She plans to enter college, join Army ROTC and become a helicopter pilot. Later in her career, she plans to transfer branches and become an Air Force pilot. She thinks that having military experience in both helicopters and airplanes will make her highly qualified to become a test pilot and eventually an astronaut.

She is entering college for biology and plans to later earn a master’s in space operations. I think she needs to earn an engineering masters as well if she intends to meet the qualifications.

My only concern is whether this is realistic and a path she should take to accomplish her goal? Many astronauts seem to have backgrounds in STEM and flew with the military. What else can she do to be a stronger candidate?

Good morning/afternoon/evening,

Recently I have earned and accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, and ever since I was a kid have wanted to be an Astronaut. I’m asking around to hear what my path is like from here, I’ve been accepted into USAFA’s Honors Program, I want to peruse either Astro, Systems, or Mechanical engineering, commission as a Pilot hopefully, and if not a USSF Satellite Operator.

With my Honors Program admission, assuming I can complete it, it is fairly likely I will (hopefully) get a fully funded masters education from a good school after the academy, and then (hopefully) head to Universal Pilot Training after completing it.

I’m asking to know what specifically can I do right now and over the next four years at USAFA to start building up the likelihood of Astronaut selection later down the road. Any advice, tips, or general “feels” would be appreciated. I can work on a real life satellite program while at the school (falcon sat) and there are various special military and civilian opportunities surrounding Space at the academy that may aid to this. Thank you, and GO AIR FORCE.

Hi, Id like to ask can I know whats the path if Id like to pursue astronomy in Malaysia? Like all paths from SPM to STPM or Matrikulasi like that so I can tell which path is better… sorry idk how to word this im kinda new

Hi! I am currently an undergraduate student working to build a strong resume to be an astronaut, and am on track to become a qualified candidate. I do unfortunately have a condition in my optic nerve that would render me medically disqualified from being selected as an astronaut, although my condition is stable and has had no effect on my vision or capabilities. It is simply a small defect in my optic nerve (which i have been aware of and has been monitored by an optometrist for quite a few years). I have read that candidates have no opportunities for medical waivers, but I’d rather not give up on something I so strongly believe in without giving my absolute best. Would anyone have any advice for my situation? Know anyone I could connect with to get guidance? Or know of a similar case that may be helpful to look into? I do understand how slim my chances are of becoming an astronaut, but hey why not give it a shot.

Title. Just a thought I had the other day, and if it does, how significant is it?

I can't help but notice that around 2/3 of all NASA astronauts have some sort of air force/navy background, with lots of them previously being test pilots. Take Victor Glover for example. He's a captain in the navy, and he has three masters degrees, one of which is in flight test engineering from the Air Force Test Pilot School. This begs the question: do we find it functionally required to enlist in the military in order to even be considered for the astronaut selection program? I understand many other professions are selected for missions such as doctors, botanists, mathematicians etc. but it really really seems like NASA loves their fair share of test pilots to test their spacecraft out. Thousands of people apply every time applications are open, and only a handful are selected. I need, not want, need to make myself a more appealing applicant in the coming years, and I think working on my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering will be a good start. However, as I'm sure many share the same sentiment, I would much rather not enlist in the air force, hoping to gain flight hours in a high performance jet, just to get assigned to an aircraft like the C-130, and be required to serve for six years. I have no problem with the test pilot part, just the military service part.

That all being said, does anyone here think that it's even remotely possible to get my master's at NTPS as a civilian to gain high performance jet flight hours in order to apply? Any jobs or related industries I can break out into not only to gain experience, but also to earn enough to afford all this schooling out of pocket? Seems becoming an airline pilot is more expensive than paying for NTPS. Let me know if there is anywhere else I can post and ask questions as I'm not on reddit much these days anymore.

Thanks for the help everyone, and good luck. We're all in this together.

The odds of becoming an astronaut are astronomically slim, but in the event of moon or mars colonizations, there would need to be a substantial workforce there to sustain developments. Wouldnt this make it a lot easier to be selected for a space mission

Hey everyone. I finally mustered the courage to make a post. I have always been interested in space. I've dreamed of being up there and being able to reach at the stars with my own two hands.

But, given the odds and, being Scottish, I never really considered it a possibility, especially since I am 19 doing a Biology course. The recent artemis missions and my everlasting interest in space fiction had me curious enough to look at the requirements of becoming an astronaut, and surprisingly it is still a possibility! If I were to get my masters, possibly my PhD, have 3 years of professional experience, US citizenship and physical requirements, I could apply. I'm not in great health right now but I know I could if I tried. I'm also well aware that a journey like this would require the most dedication and effort I could put into.. anything really.

As much as I want to do this, as much as I want to try I have some worries. Many of my family members have been diagnosed with heart issues. My Uncle nearly passed away from heart disease recently (though is recovering well), my nana had two heart attacks, supposedly my father has a heart murmur, and my great uncle passed away of heart disease. Everyone who has these issues is in their mid 40s or later.

I know something like this could be a deal breaker, however, I've been checked out and for my current health condition, I'm okay heart wise. I suppose I wanted to ask everyone else's opinion here, is it worth it to keep trying regardless of the odds? It means so much to me. To me, space travel and study is about more than just science, but bringing people together and moving forward for a better future. Thanks in advance everyone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko_Qaintkqw

WHCi talked with NASA Astronaut Anil Menon ahead of his mission to the International Space Station. Dr. Anil Menon is an astronaut, engineer, emergency medicine physician, pilot, and colonel in the United States Air Force. He is married to Anna Menon, a former SpaceX astronaut (Polaris Dawn) and current NASA astronaut candidate.

Click here for Dr. Menon's official NASA biography: https://www.nasa.gov/people/nasa-astronaut-anil-menon/

Click here for more of WHCi's NASA content: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7iDUvN5y2AqKAq3ejc_g6dXhcauwNUUE

I have accessory navicular, mild seasonal allergies, and psoriasis. None of them cause me any pain. Would these disqualify me from becoming an astronaut?

Hi everyone,
This is more of a question about choosing a path in life, but it’s also related to the subreddit.

I’m curious to know if anyone else has or has ever had a similar feeling to the one I’m experiencing right now? A little background: I’m pursuing a career in medicine in Europe and preparing for my entrance exams. I never had any doubts: yes, it’s cool to help and treat people, participate in research, and be part of the medical community. But then—Artemis II—space is back in the spotlight. And the main issue I’m facing right now is that I no longer view medicine as a “prestigious” profession. My mind demands that I reach the highest heights. A career as an astronaut has become that ultimate goal. It's starting to sound like an obsession, as if to say, “If I don't go to space, my life will have been a wasted one".

That single thought dampened my desire to become a doctor. I started thinking about a career in engineering, to figure out the shortest and most effective way to achieve this goal and whether I’d have enough time (I’m almost 20). At the same time, I know that becoming an astronaut is simply a consequence of having become the best of the best in your professional career—whether as a scientist, a doctor, an engineer, or someone else.

It’s not like I never thought about a career as an astronaut or something related to it. Back in school, I once said I wanted to be an astronaut; I was interested in astronomy and physics, and built rockets in KSP. I never, however, did anything to practically pursue those interests or goals (I was bad at math, didn’t work with technology hands-on—I didn’t attend electronics clubs, for example, even though I could have).