Are
you curious how a normal person can get to space? Did you know that even
astronauts are still humans with passions, worries and concerns like any other
person? It's true that astronauts go through physical changes when they are in
zero gravity, but they are still just like us.
To go to space and become an
astronaut, one thing is certain: They need to be normal people. And yet, we
can't help but wonder about the physical and mental capacity required for that
type of space mission.
Space travel is no longer for
only the elite and Hollywood actors. It's now open to all of us so one can go
to space. But how exactly does one go to space? What are the steps in getting
there? How do you get your astronaut license? Do we really have to do three
years of training before we get our license? All these questions might be
answered below.
Here's the process by
which a normal person can easily go to space :
1. Start doing things that astronauts have
to do
If you want to go to space, you
need to do things that astronauts have to do.
You can start by learning about
how the International Space Station works and what it's used for.
It's a place where astronauts
live, work and do science in zero gravity. You can learn more about it at
NASA's website.
Then, start thinking about
other things that are important in space — like how things move around on Earth
and how they move around in space.
2. Pass a physical exam
In order to get selected as a
crewmember on a space flight, you will have to pass a physical exam. The
physical exam is more similar to what you would be doing in case of being
admitted in a hospital than it is for the astronaut training.
This test is designed to check
your health and your overall fitness level. You will be asked about your
medical history, how much you exercise and how often you do so, whether you are
allergic to any medications or foods and what conditions make it hard for you
to work in space. You will also undergo a psychological evaluation, which
examines your personality and mental health.
If you want to be selected as a
candidate for a space flight, you will need to pass our physical exam. The
program is similar to what you may do at a hospital on Earth.
3. Find funding for the project
The first step is finding
funding for the project. It can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be
impossible. You may already have an idea in mind that you'd love to share with
the world, but just don't know how to make it happen. Or maybe you've been thinking
about starting your own business and need help getting started.
If you're interested in space
travel, or just want to learn more about it, there are plenty of ways to get
started. The most obvious method would be through crowdfunding — a way of raising
funds for projects by asking people to contribute money instead of investing in
them. Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped countless
people get their ideas off the ground by letting people donate money toward
their cause. There are also other options out there — check out Kickstarter's
list of crowdsourcing campaigns for ideas on how others have raised money for
their ideas.
4.Get into space training programs
Before you can go to space, you
need to get yourself into a training program. There are two main types of
training programs:
Professional astronauts
(astronauts who work for NASA) will train for months and years before they are
ready for the final step: going into space. This is called a "Mission
Specialist" program.
A private astronaut will do
much less training than a professional astronaut, but still be required to go
through at least one year of training before they can fly into space.
Astronauts must undergo the
same training programs before they can go into space. The fourth step is a
Mission Specialist training program.
5. Pass the NASA Astronaut Candidate Test (ACAT)
There are many reasons that a
normal person can go to space. The most important one is the NASA Astronaut
Candidate Test (ACAT).
The ACAT is an online test that
you can take to see if you're eligible to be an astronaut. You'll be asked
questions about your background, education, medical history and more. You'll
also need to complete a series of physical tests like a treadmill test or
strength test.
If your answers are good
enough, but you don't meet all of the requirements set by NASA, then it's
likely that you won't be chosen as an astronaut. However, getting through this
test should show potential employers that you're qualified for other jobs in
aerospace fields like engineering or project management.
If you do get through the ACAT
and meet all of NASA's criteria for being an astronaut, then you'll need to
pass interviews with NASA officials who will ask questions about your experience
with spaceflight and how well you think things would work on Mars or in another
planet's atmosphere.*
Conclusion:
SpaceX has made it possible for
a regular human to travel in space. Not only that, but even a lesser-known
company such as Virgin Galactic makes it possible for a normal person to go to
space. So, if this is possible, what is stopping you? Why can't you reach for
the stars?
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