Requirements to become an Astronaut

Context

Two to three years in space

Regimented routines

Living in microgravity

Activities

Flight operation

Scientific research

Use of robotic controls and communication

Space walks

Qualifications(team consists of 4 members)

Medicine

Materials

Life sciences

Computing

Challenges

High-stress situations

Living in a confined space

Communication delays with Earth

Resource limitations

Experience

Three years' work experience

Military experience

1000 hours pilot-in-command time on aircraft

Skill set

Organization and logic

Work collaboratively in teams

Innovation and critical thinking

Time management

Analysing and evaluating

Consideration of new perspectives

Mindset

Inquirer

Knowledgeable

Risk-taker

Open-minded

Thinker

Reflective

Principled

Fitness

Pass the NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical test

Age: 30-55