Becoming an Astronaut

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Becoming an Astronaut

• By Caroline

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Facts about Becoming an Astronaut

• Astronauts go to space to and learn about
  movement in the universe
• Takes years to become an astronaut
• learn survival skills underwater
• Must have at least 1,000 hours flying jets and
  planes before fly an aircraft
• Use spacesuits with life support system on back

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• Becoming a Pilot
• In charge of 100 people
• Height range 58.5-76 in.
• Airline training 10 weeks

• Becoming an Astronaut
• In charge of 2 people
• Height range 60-76 in.
• Engineering, biological sciences, physical
  science, or mathematics degree

• 100 hrs. of training
• Fly jets and planes before training
• Learn survival skills
• Wear spacesuit

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Reflections

• How many people can travel in a spaceship at one
  time and detect movement in the universe?
• Can astronauts stop and float in space instead of
  landing the spaceship?
• Are there any planets astronauts will never be
  able to land on?

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Conclusion

• Astronauts require gear, training, and practice.
• I cant believe it takes 1,000 hours of training.
• You never know you might be the one in that
  spacesuit someday.

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