future STEM careers3. Space Pilot

There was a time when it was thought to be impossible to fly airplanes, but now thousands travel using commercial airlines every day. The next frontier? Space. Before you know it, you could be in the cockpit flying customers on a non-stop trip to the moon.

How To Prepare Yourself:

Although you can’t just casually leave the atmosphere yet, attending aviation school or the Air Force is the way to transition into flying a space shuttle. Also check out NASA’s underwater space-simulator laboratory if you ever get the chance.