Give me information about required eligibility to become an astronaut in National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA after passing 12th grade examination. ?

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency of the United States for space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.

Here I am giving you information about required eligibility to become an astronaut in National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA after passing 12th grade examination.


You have to passed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics.

An advanced degree is desirable.
At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft
Flight test experience is extremely required.

Ability to pass a NASA space physical which is more or less similar to a military or civilian flight physical and includes the following specific standards:

Distant visual acuity:
20/100 or better uncorrected,
correctable to 20/20 each eye.
Blood pressure: 140/90 measured in a sitting position.
Height between 62 and 75 inches

You can also go for following courses :
PhD (Astrophysics).
PhD (Geophysics).
PhD (Metaphysics).

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