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What should an astronaut know ?

According to the article "An Indian American Woman in Space-Kalpana Chawla", a person who wants to become an astronaut must have thorough knowledge in a number of subjects. He/she must know Astrophysics, Biology, Aeronautical Engineering etc. The author of the article believes that an astronaut must have 'encyclopaedic knowledge' on various subjects. Moreover, a successful astronaut must have the mental and physical tenacity to undergo the gruelling training that prepare them for space travel. From this perspective the achievement of Kalpana Chawla is exemplary and awe-inspiring.

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Astronaut Requirements

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a NASA Astronaut? The term "astronaut" derives from the Greek words meaning "space sailor," and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond. Since the inception of NASA's human space flight program, we have also maintained the term "astronaut" as the title for those selected to join the NASA corps of astronauts who make "space sailing" their career profession. The term "cosmonaut" refers to those space sailors who are members of the Russian space program. The crew of each launched spacecraft is made up of astronauts or cosmonauts drawn from the various categories described in these pages. The crew assignments and duties of commander, pilot, mission specialist, or payload specialist are drawn from the NASA professional career astronauts. Mission Applicants for the Astronaut Candidate Program must be citizens of the United States.

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Astronomy :)

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what is the outer space,astronomy

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A astronaut should know :

Astronaut Requirements

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a NASA Astronaut? The term "astronaut" derives from the Greek words meaning "space sailor," and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond. Since the inception of NASA's human space flight program, we have also maintained the term "astronaut" as the title for those selected to join the NASA corps of astronauts who make "space sailing" their career profession. The term "cosmonaut" refers to those space sailors who are members of the Russian space program. The crew of each launched spacecraft is made up of astronauts or cosmonauts drawn from the various categories described in these pages. The crew assignments and duties of commander, pilot, mission specialist, or payload specialist are drawn from the NASA professional career astronauts. Mission Applicants for the Astronaut Candidate Program must be citizens of the United States.

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