(btrposter) wrote in message om...
Where would I find info on the sort of college degrees and skills the
people that are going to be sent to Mars (and the Moon) would need to
have? What should one major in in college if they want to be a
Mars/Moon astronaut?

Certainly geology, perhaps biochemistry. Some engineering and
computers would probably be an advantage.

Many of the skills they are going to look for will probably be
exxtra-curricular, though. Based on the resumes I've heard relating
to astronauts a good plan might be:-

Learn to fly both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Become accredited in skydiving and scuba diving, the higher the level
the better.
Do some caving/potholing.
Keep in extremely good physical condition. Definitely don't take up
smoking.
Look good in front of a camera.

Also you will need to be about 3" shorter than me. :-)

James Moughan