you can be an astronaut without having a college degree???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn

In April 1959, despite the fact that Glenn had not earned the required
college degree, he was assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) as one of the original group of seven astronauts
chosen for Project Mercury. During this time, he remained an officer in the
United States Marine Corps.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn

In April 1959, despite the fact that Glenn had not earned the required
college degree, he was assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) as one of the original group of seven astronauts
chosen for Project Mercury. During this time, he remained an officer in the
United States Marine Corps.

You sound surprised. They wanted good test pilots who fit the mold. He
was both.




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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn

In April 1959, despite the fact that Glenn had not earned the required
college degree, he was assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) as one of the original group of seven astronauts
chosen for Project Mercury. During this time, he remained an officer in
the United States Marine Corps.

You sound surprised. They wanted good test pilots who fit the mold. He
was both.




So today in 2012, could someone without a college degree get this far ahead?

I am curious?

On May 8, 7:49*pm, "ala" wrote:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn

In April 1959, despite the fact that Glenn had not earned the required
college degree, he was assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) as one of the original group of seven astronauts
chosen for Project Mercury. During this time, he remained an officer in
the United States Marine Corps.

You sound surprised. * They wanted good test pilots who fit the mold. *He
was both.

So today in 2012, could someone without a college degree get this far ahead?

I am curious?

i seriously doubt it as far as nasa astronauts are concerned

private industry might allow or even prefer people with different
skills

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"Greg (Strider) Moore" wrote in message
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn

In April 1959, despite the fact that Glenn had not earned the required
college degree, he was assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) as one of the original group of seven astronauts
chosen for Project Mercury. During this time, he remained an officer in
the United States Marine Corps.

You sound surprised. They wanted good test pilots who fit the mold. He
was both.




So today in 2012, could someone without a college degree get this far
ahead?


Probably not. But not necessarily for the most straightforward reason you
might think.

For mission specialists, it's probably nigh impossible, since they require
to be specialists in their area(s) of expertise. I suppose it's possible
one could reach that level of expertise w/o a doctorate or masters, but it's
unlikely. And given the intense level of competition for slots, it's
unlikely NASA would accept anything less.

For pilot astronauts, the requirements are pretty much high enough that the
way to get there is generally through the military pilot programs. And
there I believe it's pretty much a requirement to have an advanced degree.

Glenn came from a time when test pilots could move up more readily through
the system from flight school.


I am curious?


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On Wed, 9 May 2012 22:52:03 -0400, "Greg \(Strider\) Moore"
wrote:

"ala" wrote:
So today in 2012, could someone without a college degree get this far
ahead?

Probably not. But not necessarily for the most straightforward reason you
might think.

For mission specialists, it's probably nigh impossible, since they require
to be specialists in their area(s) of expertise. I suppose it's possible
one could reach that level of expertise w/o a doctorate or masters, but it's
unlikely. And given the intense level of competition for slots, it's
unlikely NASA would accept anything less.

For pilot astronauts, the requirements are pretty much high enough that the
way to get there is generally through the military pilot programs. And
there I believe it's pretty much a requirement to have an advanced degree.

Are there such things as "mission specialists" and "pilot astronauts"
since the shuttle program ended?

Dale

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On Wed, 9 May 2012 22:52:03 -0400, "Greg \(Strider\) Moore"
wrote:

"ala" wrote:
So today in 2012, could someone without a college degree get this far
ahead?

Probably not. But not necessarily for the most straightforward reason you
might think.

For mission specialists, it's probably nigh impossible, since they require
to be specialists in their area(s) of expertise. I suppose it's possible
one could reach that level of expertise w/o a doctorate or masters, but
it's
unlikely. And given the intense level of competition for slots, it's
unlikely NASA would accept anything less.

For pilot astronauts, the requirements are pretty much high enough that
the
way to get there is generally through the military pilot programs. And
there I believe it's pretty much a requirement to have an advanced degree.

Are there such things as "mission specialists" and "pilot astronauts"
since the shuttle program ended?

Well, in the 2009 class had mission specialists. I presume the 2013 class
will have some breakdown similar.



Dale



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since nasa will likely be contracting out to private industry most
launch services, why will nasa need more astronauts?

On Jun 6, 11:39*pm, Fred J. McCall wrote:
bob haller wrote:

since nasa will likely be contracting out to private industry most
launch services, why will nasa need more astronauts?

Because astronauts have nothing to do with 'launch services'.

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"Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the
*truth who believes nothing than he who believes what is wrong."
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Thomas Jefferson

ahh yes they do.....

at least the initial flights of manned dragon will be manned by the
companies astronauts according to Musk....

Long term nothing has been posted that I have seen.....

Its safe to assume that ISS crew will be astronauts or mssion
specialists...

But the actual flying commnding is moving to private industry

On Jun 7, 9:27*am, Fred J. McCall wrote:
bob haller wrote:
On Jun 6, 11:39*pm, Fred J. McCall wrote:
bob haller wrote:

since nasa will likely be contracting out to private industry most
launch services, why will nasa need more astronauts?

Because astronauts have nothing to do with 'launch services'.

ahh yes they do.....

Ahh no they do not.....



at least the initial flights of manned dragon will be manned by the
companies astronauts according to Musk....

And that isn't 'launch services', which are done with ROCKETS, not
CAPSULES. *Even if you include the capsule, the 'launch services' one
is UNMANNED. *The manned one is for sending people, not providing
'launch services'.



Its safe to assume that ISS crew will be astronauts or mssion
specialists...

Not 'launch services'.



But the actual flying commnding is moving to private industry

Again, not 'launch services'.

--
"Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the
*truth who believes nothing than he who believes what is wrong."
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Thomas Jefferson

well launch services to me, is a command crew, in their own vehicle
taking cargo, cargo being stuff or people to ISS