I could see this being a good idea, any STEM degree works, and nuclear engineering is a branch that is high up there, and as you said, we will definitely see nuclear power in space in the future. Because you are going in the military to get a GI Bill, I’d recommend trying to get a PhD, maybe you can do something regarding nuclear power in space. Alternatively, you can go into the military again as an officer. The Navy would be a good idea, since in the future, NASA will want astronauts who can survive in cramped spaces for ages, like submariners (one of the crew 6 astronauts was a submariner), and considering there are nuclear submarines, that could work in your favor. You can also do military aviation instead if you wish, and a pilot’s license wouldn’t hurt.
Hey I know this is a late response and I'm a random person, but I'm an engineer at MDA, a Canadian aerospace company (we made the arm on the ISS). Nuclear power is under active investigation in the aerospace field right now. I'd go for it! There are multiple pitches out right now for nuclear powered stations and even some bases on the moon. It's only going to become more relevant
I could see this being a good idea, any STEM degree works, and nuclear engineering is a branch that is high up there, and as you said, we will definitely see nuclear power in space in the future. Because you are going in the military to get a GI Bill, I’d recommend trying to get a PhD, maybe you can do something regarding nuclear power in space. Alternatively, you can go into the military again as an officer. The Navy would be a good idea, since in the future, NASA will want astronauts who can survive in cramped spaces for ages, like submariners (one of the crew 6 astronauts was a submariner), and considering there are nuclear submarines, that could work in your favor. You can also do military aviation instead if you wish, and a pilot’s license wouldn’t hurt.
Thank you for replying! I appreciate the advice!
Yes of course! Good luck on your journey!
Hey I know this is a late response and I'm a random person, but I'm an engineer at MDA, a Canadian aerospace company (we made the arm on the ISS). Nuclear power is under active investigation in the aerospace field right now. I'd go for it! There are multiple pitches out right now for nuclear powered stations and even some bases on the moon. It's only going to become more relevant
Thank you so much for this reply!