How I Became an Astronaut- and How You Can Too | Drew Morgan | TEDxYouth@BriarWoodsHS

Many children dream of becoming an Astronaut, Surgeon, Pilot, Diver, or Engineer. Drew Morgan is all five of those things- a NASA Astronaut, rated flight surgeon, T-38 supersonic jet pilot, special operations diver, and environmental engineer. In his talk, Drew details how he became an astronaut- and how you can too.
Dr. Andrew "Drew" Morgan most recently served as flight engineer on the International Space Station for Expedition 60, 61 and 62. He is an emergency physician in the U.S. Army with sub-specialty certification in primary care sports medicine and a graduate of both the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD and the US Military Academy at West Point, where he won the Collegiate National Title in competitive skydiving.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx Dr. Andrew "Drew" Morgan most recently served as flight engineer on the International Space Station for Expedition 60, 61 and 62. Dr. Morgan is an emergency physician in the U.S. Army with sub-specialty certification in primary care sports medicine and a graduate of both the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD and the US Military Academy at West Point, where he won the Collegiate National Title in competitive skydiving. Prior to his selection to NASA’s 21st group of astronauts, Dr. Morgan served in elite special operations units worldwide. He is married with four children and considers New Castle, PA his hometown. Dr. Morgan enjoys distance running, reading space history, and family road trips. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@truptiraut3017]

1 Pursue your passion 2 Excel at what you do 3 Become the ultimate team player

[@ppmp9937]

IVE BEEN WANTING TO BE AN ASTRONAUT SINCE I WAS A KID

[@DreamUN]

I believe in you. If you became and astronaut and it doesn’t happen for me... when you reach the starts please remember me :) Geny. Good luck !

[@ivanexell-uz4mv]

Just remember to not eat dreams for breakfast. Believe.

[@Creeps21012]

life update bro ??

[@knounder3555]

I still don’t know how to become an astronaut

[@shitsforrips]

When basic comprehension skills still don’t help.

[@KosmicKoheiAspiringAstronaut]

As an aspiring astronaut, this was so inspiring to watch. All great tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@thedreamwannafly2000]

Yeah it is😊🚀

[@pennyhsieh3389]

The speech is better than before.

[@JohnDoe-ef3nv]

huh?

[@excellenceinanimation960]

You gotta be very lucky and in the right place at the right time. Also be a team player.

[@dash3599]

Service for America. Service for Humanity. Respect man!

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I work with Drew

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I will definitely be vyomnaut for sure one day 🔥🔥🔥

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You're the best

[@denwidwolf841]

What are the most subjects required for someone to be an astronaunt

[@ahmadscientist6623]

ur my future dream self but real

[@WasabiLong]

hat off to all the brothers and sisters out there who already have a job and just look this up because of boredom

[@pugpugov3269]

see in the space

[@aspitube2515]

I really would like to go to space at some point, but not become an astronaut. I hope space travel will be available for normal citizens in the future, which it probably won’t cause we’re advancing kinda slow in space exploration.

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💙

[@tanishk_singh]

Sir, I have done my laser eye surgery and now my eyes are 20/20 healthy. Can I now apply for nasa's astronaut program? Plaese reply I have done this just because of becoming an astronaut..

[@kalindirane6668]

I want to become a astronaut l know that the path is hard but I am working hard😊

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Me too👩🏻‍🚀 I went to be an astronaut .....and I am going to ISS😑

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I am ready for space

[@devika7521]

what are the chances of a PhD student in stem field have compared to other fields...? so which course is most likely to give you a good possibility. since I am not a us citizen, I don't think I can have test pilot experience or us military experience. I am currently studying at niser Bs MS program India and space is my first crush since 12

[@_a.soha_]

Well I have the same query . Anyway what are you studying in NISER ?

[@nasshole8379]

Doesn't India have its own very advanced space program

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​@@nasshole8379not in human spaceflight

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Should I got the usafa

[@rabindrapalai5955]

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maybe one day inchallah

[@moana_nui]

wish I could but I have food allergies :(

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Surely u may be

[@zohrahussaini9374]

Hey I'm 16 bbecoming astronaut is the only thing I think about but I'm in Afghanistan

[@lefi2390]

see you in mars future astronaut ✨ please like

[@Greggers1516]

We all know we go to space to fight zurg (sworn enemy of the galactic alliance), not explore space 😂

[@Blazethespacewizard]

The light year ad came on right before the videos started lol

[@hiareeb]

Sadly this is only applicable to United States

[@tanojiro]

Yes, man. I am a citizen of another country too.

[@mr16325]

Other countries have space exploration

[@ManazYT]

@אלף החרב You can get citizenship my guy. It's not easy and takes a while but you can if you apply for another job through H1B or other visas. I suggest googling ways to get citizenship.

[@fleurdelacour5247]

You can apply for citizenship bruh anywhere. An Indian astronaut named Kalpana chawla went to USA after doing even her bachelor in India, still could apply for citizenship. Prolly would take two years and you can keep studying or training to become an astronaut. Go!

[@valerioharvey7289]

@@mr16325 My country haven't bring anyone to space. They mostly just send satellites to space

[@DreamUN]

I think this is it. Should I do it?

[@mr16325]

Why not?

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What's stopping you! Do it!

[@goodmorning2386]

Do it

[@borisgut559]

people seldom regret things they tried and failed, they mostly regret things they gave up on even though they wanted

[@khrizyl]

Why not??if he can do it then you can do it too!🤎

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2nd

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Teleport no good 🥲

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No useful Info here.

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Why do people watch videos they don’t like, then hate on it? Genuinely, you people make no sense-

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Your weird

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