Ever wonder if you have the logical skills and calm-thinking to become one of NASA’s astronauts? Candidates face rigorous hours of study and physical training to make it in the demanding field of space exploration and there are certainly plenty of challenges along the way. Find out if you could hack some of the mind-bending tests and essential requirements to make it or if you should keep your feet planted firmly on the ground.
The Fact
Although we won’t take these into consideration in our test, NASA actually requires its candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science, or mathematics. They also need to pass the physical exam, which includes being between 62 and 72 inches tall, having 20/20 vision and having a blood pressure below 140/90. Who else is out before we even begin?