It takes a huge amount of preparation and training to secure a room aboard the International Space Station, but NASA's basic requirements for being an astronaut candidate may surprise you.
If you don't want to be a commander or a pilot, all you need is a bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus three years of professional experience, according to NASA.
If you meet those requirements, NASA is wants your application for its astronaut corps starting on December 14.
Of course, the process of actually being selected gets... intense. Between 4,000 and 8,000 people apply each round, but NASA usually only picks eight.
Keep scrolling to find out what it takes to become a NASA astronaut.
For starters, you need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like biology, engineering, or pretty much any STEM branch.
You also need at least 3 years of experience on the job.
While NASA doesn't require anything beyond a bachelor's degree, more advanced degrees are helpful. No job? No problem: A graduate degree can supersede the 3-year experience requirement.
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