How to Become an Astronaut

Published: Dec. 13, 2019, 10 a.m.

b'How do you become an astronaut? That\\u2019s what Tumble listener Margaret wants to know. We go straight to the source to get an answer: A NASA astronaut! Dr. Serena Au\\xf1on-Chancellor shares her journey to outer space with us. Starting from being a kid watching shuttle launches, to her school\\u2019s Astronaut Club, all the way to NASA\\u2019s Astronaut Candidate program, and finally to the International Space Station. Serena also shares the surprising truth about doing science research in space. Join us on her path to the stars!\\n\\nWant to hear more from our interview with Serena about training to become an astronaut? Listen to our special bonus interview episode. It\\u2019s available when you pledge just $1/month on Patreon! patreon.com/tumblepodcast\\n\\nWe have resources to learn more about Serena and the NASA astronaut training program on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.'