315314 - Astronaut

Directs spacecraft operations beyond low Earth orbit or above normal commercial flight altitudes. It orbits the Earth, conducts scientific research and experiments, launches satellites and builds space stations. Has special skills and qualifications required for spaceflight. Plans and executes space missions. Responsible for maintenance of equipment, training of astronauts and development of space technology.

Main activities

• plans and executes space flights; 
• oversees the space station and spacecraft and carries out their technical maintenance; 
• trains astronauts and prepares them for space flight;
• improves space technologies and implements innovations;
• conducts research and experiments in space.

Characteristic competences

• perform space flights;
• have critical thinking and make decisions;
• prepare for space flight;
• improve space technologies;
• understand outer space and its conditions.