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i have finished my 10th standard just now and i am very interested to join in nasa and i have thought to take computer science and take aerospace engineering is that okay or not.......plz help me!!!!!!!!!!i am in total confusion

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NASA is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.

To be an astronaut you need to specialise in aeronautical /aerospace engineering at an advanced level.

• EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:Minimum qualification for joining NASA is that you have to persue B.tech in aerospace/aeronautical engineering or M.Sc.in Physics or it different branches,with atleast 65% aggregate,from a reputed institute like IIT,IIST.....
• Astronauts spend years training before they can lift off into space. They learn to operate shuttles, perform experiments in zero gravity (and eat bugs if they must survive in the wilderness should a practice flight go out of control). Early missions used to be short and dangerous. Now astronauts are trained for the long haul. So, you must be capable of negotiating long periods of isolation, extended confinement, boredom and uncertainty drawing on inner resources to sustain yourself.
• At NASAJobs students can find opportunities for internships, cooperative programs and summer employment.
• The NASA-Ames Research Centre has implemented a new automated recruiting and staffing system called NASA STARS. For more information on how to apply, please visit the NASA website: www.hr.arc.nasa.gov/students/index. html.

For information on other student programmes or job opportunities, visit the following websites: NASA Jobs: www.nasajobs.nasa.gov

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Which exam should i give to enter into nasa after 12 std