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Could You Become an Astronaut? NASA's Toughest Requirements
Inside the 15 Strictest Physical, Mental, and Technical Filters at NASA
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Could You Become an Astronaut? NASA's Toughest Requirements 
15. High-Stakes Psychological And Behavioral Suitability 
14. The Comprehensive Long-Duration Flight Physical 
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12. Advanced Technical Education At The Master's Level 
11. High-Performance Jet Flight Hours For Pilots 
10. Strict Anthropometric Cockpit Height Limits 
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8. Mandatory United States Citizenship 
7. Top Secret Federal Security Vetting 
6. Swimming And Flight Suit Water Survival 
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4. Public Communication And Diplomatic Poise 
3. Fluency In Functional Russian For Station Systems 
2. Hands-On Mechanical And Operational Versatility 
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Becoming a NASA astronaut requires clearing one of the most selective screening processes on Earth. From multi-day psychiatric isolation tests and supersonic jet command hours to strict cockpit height limits, here are NASA's 15 toughest requirements, ranked.
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