Astronaut Anatomy | What does it take to go to space?
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NOTE TO ALL ASTRONAUT PROSPECTS:
These are "trends" of successful applicants, not necessarily a "template" for future success.
Think of this tool as a casual reference rather than a career guide.

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Dataset

      Total astronauts: 69, NASA
      Average age: 36.5
      % Military: 57% (39)
      Applicants (known): 44,600
      Most common degree: 36 MS
      2nd most common: 16 PhD

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Key Insights

Academic Degrees

Military Branches

Degree Distribution

Astronauts by Selection Group

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