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What it actually takes to become an aerospace engineer in 2026: degrees, specializations, salaries at NASA vs SpaceX, and the day-to-day reality of the job.

NASA's 2021 class had 18,300 applicants for 10 spots — the real pathways to becoming an astronaut in 2026 via NASA, ESA, ISRO, JAXA, CNSA, and commercial flight programs.