What’s your 10-15 year plan? How about being one of the first astronauts to Mars?

A little history lesson:
– 33 Astronauts were part of the Apollo program (24 of those flew missions to the Moon)
– All of the astronauts were former military pilots
– The ages of the Astronauts ranged from 36 – 47
– On this day in 1968, Apollo 7 launched, which was the first crewed Apollo mission

The estimated timeline for a manned mission to Mars is the mid-2030’s with some suggesting the first orbital mission in 2033 and landing in 2037.

Soooo, if history repeats itself, one of you working hard to earn your pilot slot today may become the Neil Armstrong of our generation!

Step 1: STEM degree
Step 2: Become a Fighter Pilot
Step 3: Become a Test Pilot
Step 4: Apply to NASA/Space X
Step 5: Think about what to say when you take your first steps on the red planet

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