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Hi everyone, my aim is to become an Astronaut. I am studying in 12th standard and I have chosen Science stream. I really want to know the steps through which I can achieve my aim. Can you please let me know how can I become an Astronaut?

An astronaut is a person trained by a human space flight program to command, pilot, for serve as a crew member of a spacecraft.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Biological science
Physical science
Computer science
Or mathematics

Experience:

Years experience for relevant professio or
1000 hours of pilot in command in jet aircraft

After 12th you cannot become an astronaut because minimum educational qualification is graduation or Master's degree depending upon the stream in which you have completed your graduation or post graduation.

You can persue these courses after passing 12th with PCM stream:

B.Tech in Aerospace engineering
B.Tech in Avionics
B.Tech in Physical Science

Entrance exam:ISAT

Official website:
https://www.isro.gov.in/

Procedure to become Astronaut after completing 12th science stream:-
If you want to become an astronaut, you have to complete your graduation from any recognised University.
To become an astronaut, you can apply for NASA.
Selection process for this exam:-
Written exam, group discussion, personal interview.
Eligibility criteria for this exam:-
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
The age limit of the candidate must be 21 to 35 years.
The candidate passed his / her graduation in BTech from any recognised university.
The candidate must be completed his / her 12th class with science stream from any recognised board.
For more details, just go to the site:- www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/astronauts/default. htm.