How to become an astronaut with electronics background?

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The discussion centers on the aspirations of an Indian engineering student aiming to become an astronaut after completing a degree in electronics and communications. Key points include the acknowledgment of the challenges in pursuing astronaut opportunities, such as the need for advanced education, military experience, and physical fitness. Suggestions highlight the importance of learning to fly, particularly through gliding, and gaining experience in astronautic engineering. There is a mention of the necessity to master the language of the country where one aspires to work as an astronaut, with a specific reference to Russian due to India's historical ties with the Russian space program. The conversation also touches on the limited opportunities for aspiring astronauts in regions like the UK and the U.S., suggesting that staying in India and exploring aerospace education could be beneficial. The individual expresses concerns about previous attempts to pursue flying due to eyesight issues and seeks recommendations for quality aerospace education programs.
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Hello,
Am from India and am going to finish my engineering in electronics and communications in 2012. I want to become an astronaut. I made wrong step while choosing the specialization in engineering. Now am searching for opportunities to become an astronaut.

If you are from U.S.A or from germany or from some other country and if you don't know about options to become an astronaut in India, suggest the ways to become an astronaut in your country with electronics background. Thanks in advance.
 
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need a phd
need to be in military
need to be incredibly healthy
need to be have mastery of the selected language in the country you are being an astronaut for.
 
What's wrong with engineering? Looks like a good first step. But learn to fly in your spare time, gliders if you can't afford anything else, and do all the astronautic/aeronautic engineering you can.

Learn Russian. The two Indian astronauts on Wikipeda were involved in the Russian space programme.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Indian_astronauts

I'm in the UK, which is no place to become an astronaut. I haven't heard much in that line being offered in Europe at all. So stay in India - think about Russia - copy what the other Indian astronauts did, and be *very* brave. (Air Force test pilot seems to be the main qualification...)
 
engineering is good step for you. you can make your career in engineering ,don't go away from her path.
 
My advise...dont come to the US we don't have a space program
 
Thanks to all for clarifying my confusion!I tried for flying... But they stopped me because I have eyesight of 7.! Am planning for aerospace! Can someone suggest me the place where the education is good for aerospace??
 

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