“Space, the final frontier…” Ever since I heard those words spoken by Captain Kirk via the television series Star Trek, I’ve been captivated by the idea of space travel. Consequently, I dreamed of becoming an Astronaut. Years later, having developed a dislike for airplane travel, I realized that space travel most likely was not a reasonable career pursuit. Nonetheless, I’ve still admired the courage of the brave men and women who undertake missions to explore the universe. What’s more, unlike the fictional Star Trek, space exploration is very much in its infancy. The adventure has just begun.
How to be an Astronaut