ISCO Occupation Group 3153.3 Astronaut
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Astronaut: Astronauts are crew members commanding spacecrafts for operations beyond low Earth orbit or higher than the regular altitude reached by commercial flights. They orbit the Earth in order to perform operations such as scientific research and experiments, launching or release of satellites, and building of space stations.
Essential Skills
- Use Communication Equipment
- Operate Gps Systems
- Physics
- Operate 3D Computer Graphics Software
- Collect Data Using Gps
- Global Navigation Satellite System Performance Parameters
- Types Of Satellites
- Collect Geological Data
- Interpret Graphical Communication Interfaces
- Geographic Information Systems
- Perform Scientific Experiments In Space
- Launching Of Satellites Into Orbit
- Gather Experimental Data
- Geostationary Satellites
- Conduct Research On Climate Processes
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Possess Visual Literacy
- Perform Gravity Measurements
Optional Skills
- Analyse Weather Forecast
- Use Specialised Computer Models For Weather Forecasting
- Transfer Oxygen
- Address Aircraft Mechanical Issues
- Fluid Mechanics
- Operate Gas Extraction Equipment
- Research Satellite Launch Sites
- Consider Time Zones In Execution Of Work
- Mechanics
- Test Oxygen Purity
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Deal With Challenging Work Conditions
- Plan Space Satellite Missions
Alternative Names
- Shuttle Pilot
- Science Officer
- Space Shuttle Crew Member
- Spacecraft Pilot
- Commander Astronaut
- Pilot Cosmonaut
- Pilot Astronaut
- Spacecraft Crew Member
- Flight Engineer
- Scientific Cosmonaut
- Shuttle Commander
- Cosmonaut
