"You have to sort of be lucky just ... planet—astronauts can bring 20 small personal items packed into a zipper pouch about the size of a soda can. They're also allowed to bring clothing items ...

The exact path to being an astronaut for these organizations can be found on their websites, though just like government space agencies, you will probably need a lot of experience and special ...

Being an astronaut isn’t just a job, he explains, it’s a life of service in a demanding field—it’s who you are. It’s relentless, and largely devoid of glamour, full of long hours and ...