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Question by alex
Submitted on 11/3/2003
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Which military pilot would have a better chance at becoming an astronaut; a pilot from the U.S Air Force, or a pilot from the U.S Navy? I ask this because I am debating upon the two branches. I am a senior in high school, and I want to have a head start after I graduate. Thank you for your time.

Answer by Mr. Pettit
Submitted on 1/15/2004
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It really doesn't matter that much which branch it is, becoming an astronaut depend on your education and how many flight hours you have. Most astronauts now days have PHD'sand have a ton of flight hours. You can also be an astronaut on the scientist side but you have to be pretty much a genius for them to send you up there. Maybe the Airforce would be better because their have some high altitude aircraft and the navy doesn't but it all depends whether you fly them or not.

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