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Women In Aerospace

A Long Road To Becoming Women in Aerospace

AeronauticalWomen in aerospace careers may find that the salary ranges are more than generous. A solid education tends to be needed and often courses focus strongly on math skills and science. Those entering into the field of aerospace should be able to pass a stringent background check and be a United States citizen. Most people think of NASA pilots, astronauts, and aerospace engineers when coming up with job titles within the field of aerospace. These are all true, but few really take the time to think of the job duties required.

To become an astronaut or aerospace engineer, women should have a degree in engineering or physics. One thing that women should be aware of is that NASA does not always choose applicants based solely on their education, often they may select applicants who stand out as a typical American, but also show excellent grades and abilities in a specific field.

Strong grades, well-rounded students, and team players are what NASA tends to want. Astronauts may go through rigorous health examinations, balance and coordination tests, vision tests, and more. Motion sickness or sensitivity to gravity can make or break a woman's career as an astronaut.