...and yeah, this Buzz flew on the last mission! :)
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I started this blog to document the actions I am taking in trying to become an astronaut. It's my ultimate goal, my dream. Every week or so I post a new update to recap the week or add interesting pictures. I hope you enjoy the site and remember to follow your dreams no matter what others may think of them.
About Damaris
- Damaris Sarria Toepel
- Somerville, MA, United States
- Welcome to my blog! I grew up in California and later attended Texas A&M University to earn a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. I also hold a Master's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. I previously worked at Kennedy Space Center for Boeing on the Space Shuttle Orbiter's Thermal Protection System. I transitioned to an engineering position with the MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. I applied for the 2009 astronaut candidate program, but unfortunately did not get a call back. I applied again in early 2011 so fingers crossed! I currently am working on continuing my advanced education, involvement with space advocacy, and continuing to do all that I love in life!
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Becoming an astronaut isn't easy. I've never been an astronaut myself, so cannot speak from personal experience, but can tell you some trends I saw in people who have been astronauts, and that usually they have highly technical educational credentials (at least university level sciences), and almost all are or were military officers (I've seen ranks that are usually above Lieutenant).
You certainly have the technical component, just not the military service. Whether military service is in fact important for an astronaut, I don't know, it's just that I saw a lot of astronauts were always from the military, and they were always officers, not just enlisted personnel.
Good luck and hope you achieve your dream!
I am not sure about Buzz Lightyear and all the hoopla - but I love your blog. Weeeee!
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