To work for NASA?

divinewind88 SG · 2007-05-08T05:26:52+00:00

chance is very very small. first you probably need to do your masters and phD in a foreign university, like MIT, or watever. then u must do VERY VERY well...

divinewind88 SG

Hello!

I recently got accepted into Aerospace Engi in NTU.

I am wondering what are the prospects of me, being a Singaporean, an Asian, a chinese, getting the chance to work in NASA or any other space agencies.

any thoughts?

sermodabian SG

Eh? Shouldnt you be asking your school about the future job/career prospects when you applied for the course?

Herzog_Zwei SG

No chance at all since national security is involved.

hiphop2009 SG

ask u go airport do sai kang more likely =x

kidding. but i think is quite gd, but as for working for NASA, it is as gd as striking lottery~

VagueHart SG

Don’t worry about this, just do extremely well and you will see Singapore’s Government trying to hold on to you while other countries try to pull you. Then, you worry.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

I think it’s too far-fetched.

divinewind88 SG

Yes, I agree it sounds far fetched but well joining a space agency is my dream.

Some people will just tell me never give up your dreams this kinda stuff while others think I am too ambitious and unrealistic.

Personally, I am really keen to try but I am just worried that if I cant make it, I might end up in other sectors of the aviation industry which might not be of my interest.

I am also somewhat in a dilemma right now because currently, I am thinking whether should I join the Police Force(I serving NS there now as OCT) or should I sign on with the Singapore Navy(I love ships). In addition to the above two possible career paths mentioned above is my NASA path.

I have been deliberating quite hard over my prospective careers for these few days and everytime I tot I make a decision, I would be back to square one again because its like I still got this "lingering emotion" for the other career paths which I strike off already...

So what do you guys think?

Ito_^ SG

0.000001%. Laughing

mamamamama SG

National Anal Sex Association?

allentyb SG

have you thought of CHINA

probably you could go to their country and improve on their (pirated) satellite?

lpx88 SG

Actually izzit just me or is NASA is considered as a damn scewed up organisation? Laughing

ndmmxiaomayi SG

NASA is a very specialized area in my opinion. Of course I could be wrong, I've never worked there. How aerospace engineering is related to rockets, satellites and astronomy is a mystery to me.

What will your career path be will all depends if your head rules your heart or vice versa. Think through carefully.

All the best to you. Very Happy

ETboy SG

wooo rocket science cool stuff

fairlady_xoxo SG

If you can enter Sg's space industry first.... Rolling Eyes

NASA is pretty strict and stringent about their entry requirements....and being a US citizen gives u a plus point too.

casshern SG

i would say near impossible. one big reason is u are not an American. of cos there are exceptions. but u had to be really really there to actually be even considered.

ST Aero might be a good stepping stone for ur dreams. its really good to see pple going for their dreams

divinewind88 SG

Singapore has a space industry? Hmm I dunno about that. Anybody with the relevant info?

AS far as I know, Singapore only has this organisation that tracks the deveploment of space technology in regional area, ie japan, china etc. This organisation also plays some supportive role by contributing knowledge and manpower to those country. This organisation is in no way, a space agency for our island republic. I believe we do not have our own space programs as of now. But still, anyone with relevant info cares to share?

ST Aero? What is it? Someone care to elaborate?

And yes, sadly, NASA does gives priority to its own citizens for obvious reasons. And I dun tink I am ready to immigrate just to achieve my goals.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

I'm not sure if Singapore has its own space industry. But we do make our satellites and have launched them up into space. It has been published once in ST, the satellite is made by NTU.

As for space programs, there are not any that I know of, unless you are thinking of including astronomy. We have a few astronomy lovers here.

casshern SG

if i'm not wrong , Singapore Technologies, Government owned research company with branches to different aspects of techs. known as ST Engineering, it also branches out to Aerospace. go to the webbie and see if u are interested

http://www.stengg.com/home/home.aspx

noahnoah SG

yep maybe

NASA will employ you

and sent you into the outer space

and ask you to try to find any aliens living there bo

just make sure you dun become a mutant

alien there Twisted Evil Laughing

LazerLordz SG

Get your US citizenship, do your postgrad at Caltech, MIT or JPL. Get the required security clearance by working in government agencies first, then try to apply.

Even so, astronauts usually are selected from the USAF. Other staff who are in NASA usually do the scientific stuff, may not get to fly in space.