Astronauts
Free Games & Activities
for Kids
Astronauts are a special kind of scientist that takes space ships to outer space to study things like asteroids, the Earth's atmosphere, other planets and the moon. Astronauts exploration contributed a great amount to science here on earth. Astronauts can be the eyes and ears for us here on earth and share information about the happenings in outer space. Scientists are able to study the universe based on the information received. The first man to go into space was Yuri Gagarin from Russia in 1969. The first astronaut to walk on the moon with Neil Armstrong, from the United States, in 1969. Dr. Sally ride was the first American woman to make the journey to outer space when she flew aboard the Challenger in 1983.
Do you want to become an astronaut? To become an astronaut and work for NASA you must receive a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or mathematics, followed by three years of professional experience and one thousand hours of pilot in command time in a jet aircraft. You also need to pass a demanding astronaut physical examination.
Astronaut and Space Games
Command the Space Shuttle Game