The dream job as an astronaut is (almost) only a click away

As a child many of us dreamt of becoming an astronaut, but alas that was before the internet, when such dreams were difficult to realise in the real world.

However, for the youth of today this dream may become easier to fulfil. At least the European Space Agency (ESA) uses new methods to recruit suitable candidates for their new astronaut programme.

Today ESA has opened up for online applications from prospective astronauts on their website.

Ok so there are a few requirements. ESA for instance demands that you upload a private-pilot medical examination certificate. Furthermore, to be in with a chance you should preferably possess a doctorate in a scientific discipline.

If these minor requirements are met at the initial registration, you have to fill out a further more detailed online questionnaire. Are you then among the lucky chose ones, more physical and mental tests awaits in the real world, before you after a bit of training are ready to be blasted into space.

The website of ESA can be visited here .