astronaut

Op-Ed: So you wanna go to space? An astronaut’s guide to becoming one

In light of our very own Washington University alum, Bob Behnken, being launched up into space to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS), I was motivated to find out what it takes to follow in his footsteps.
In order to fulfill my search for answers on what it takes to become an astronaut, I decided to ask one.

Brandon Rios | Class of 2022

Sign up for the email edition

Stay up to date with everything happening at Washington University and beyond.

Subscribe