My son is studying in class 10. He wants be an astronaut. Please guide how to prepare for it. Is there any coaching available.

Ans: That is a niche field that your cousin has chosen! To become an astronaut, you need to be the best of the best! I wonder if NASA is now a days taking in people of foreign origin into such classified programs. You can go on to the ISRO website too. As far as my knowledge goes, Astronauts are generally chosen from pilots or aerospace or aeronautical background. It is a difficult path that he has chosen and he needs to put in lots of efforts and studies for the same. All the best to him!

Ans: If you want to become an astronaut after Class 12, you should get a bachelor's degree in a STEM subject like Aerospace Engineering or Physics. Gain relevant experience through extracurricular activities and internships. Get more education by getting a master's or graduate degree in a subject like Space Science. Improve your problem-solving ability, work with others, and stay fit. Keep up with news about space research and job openings at NASA and other space agencies. It is a difficult but gratifying trip that needs commitment, diligence, and a strong desire to discover new worlds beyond Earth's borders.
I wish you luck with your future!!

Ans: Astronaut is a super specialty career that demands physical fitness along with high skill flight training of atleast a 1000 hour's.
Astronauts need to have a master's degree, usually in a STEM field. You must also complete two years of training and pass the notoriously hard NASA physical. Those interested in space can find jobs as scientists, engineers, or astronomers.

She needs to take a science pre university curriculum..then relevant degree in aeronautical engineering, later master's degree* in a STEM field, including engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, from an accredited institution.

All the best

Ans: Hi Kapil.
Glad to hear about your son's interest in space and astronomy at an early age.
1) Provide him with good foundation books published by various publishers like MTG, Dinesh, Matrushri (Hyderabad) etc.
2) Ask him to appear for all types of olympiad examinations conducted at the school level.
3) Ask him to appear for Dr Homi Bhabha's 9th/10th standard examination.
4) Try to complete CBSE + ICSE + State board syllabus at each standard i.e. 8th, 9th and 10th
5) Visit the NASA and ISRO websites to learn more details, i.e., the process of joining them.
At last, keep a close eye on his performance at each state/examination. Always take proper and honest feedback from his teachers. Try to have his meeting with rankers.
In summer vacation, try to visit places like Nehru Planetarium (Mumbai), and Jantar-Mantar's located at Jaipur, Delhi, Varanasi, Ujjain, and Mathura which will open his eyes more. These places are well known from Astronomy point of view.

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