
How do you Become an Astronaut?
Do you dream of one day being allowed to travel in space? It's not impossible, but it takes a lot to cope with the tough demands of astronauts' psyche. There are also some physical requirements that can be an obstacle for many in the dream to explore space. The only body in Europe that recruits astronauts is the European Space Agency, ESA. They have only organized recruitments three times: 1978, 1992 and 2008. Of course, if you are willing to relocate to the United States, NASA is also a potential recruiter. An astronaut must be fully healthy - for example, you cannot have heart problems. Another obstacle for many is that you have to be a certain length; one must neither be too long nor too short. Finally, some tests have to be done to see if the body can withstand the stresses that ...