Essay on “My Aim in Life – to become an astronaut”

By Sathyavathi

essay on my aim in life

 

Essay on “My Aim in Life – to become an astronaut”

by Sathyavathi

Essay on “My Aim in Life – to become an astronaut” – No one can deny the intrigues of the night sky. The first rhymes that we learned in kindergarten were those of the twinkling stars. Even our great ancestors were bewildered by them. The cave arts denote constellations, planets, and astronomical events. We have mythological stories that portray life outside our world. The entire branch of astronomy is dependent on the stars.

 

 

The Aura of Space 

Television channels like the Discovery Channel air various shows on space travel and research. They include the training videos of the astronauts, the tour of a space center, space vehicle mock-up facilities, and the views of space research scientists. All these inspire me to become an astronaut.

The gigantic size of the rockets, the spacesuit, decreasing gravity, traveling light-years away gives me goosebumps and spikes my curiosity levels. The desire to find if life exists somewhere else on the vast universe keeps me hooked to my dreams.
 

 

India’s rally in the field

I also feel that this is the best time to become an astronaut. India has been rapidly advancing in the field of space science. We launched the first satellite into space only in 1975. But today we are one among the first four countries to put an orbiter around Mars. The other three are the United States, Russia, and the European Space Agency. The mission Mangalyaan was successful in the first attempt.

We have become the most economical and successful satellite launch pad destinations in the world. I hope we will soon be able to put up a spacecraft on the Moon and go ahead with a crewed mission too.
 

 

Technical prowess and an essential service 

Did you know that satellites are not meant for space explorations alone? We watch television, follow the Google Maps, predict the weather, and download videos due to the presence of communication satellites. We also have satellites for confidential defense purposes. Thus, today we cannot imagine life without space rovers. Working in the field of astronomy is exciting and is an excellent service to humanity as well.

 

 

Diverse learning and tremendous commitment

I hope to accomplish my ambitions through sheer hard work and dedication. I also take care of my health and exercise regularly, as physical fitness is a definite requirement for getting selected in space research agencies across the world. I am also planning to learn scuba diving and the Russian language too. It is said that to be an astronaut, one must be an adventure lover, and should love to experience uncertainty. For this purpose, I would like to go on long Jungle safaris. One must also be ready to learn robotics, fly airplanes, and should have an excellent knowledge in various fields like geology, chemistry, and physics. Communication technology is indispensable for space enthusiasts.

Finally, I would like to add that every year thousands of people apply for jobs in space research centers. Aspiring astronauts should agree to the fact that they will have to spend a lot of time here on our planet Earth learning from and guiding various space missions.

I do understand that success is not a guarantee in space projects, and one must give his / her hundred percent attention to every single step. I am ready to enjoy the process and not the goal alone.
 

 
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