Can You Become an Astronaut in BitLife?

You've reached the peak of success in your virtual life: CEO, famous actor, or maybe even the President. But there's one career that stands out among all—becoming an astronaut in BitLife. It's not a simple path, but once you embark on it, the rewards are unmatched. Imagine it: space, zero gravity, and exploring the final frontier. But how exactly do you get there in BitLife, a life simulation game that mirrors real-world choices? Let's dive into the process, the requirements, and the strategic decisions you'll need to make to land the coveted position of astronaut.

Starting with Education: The Foundation for Space

The journey to become an astronaut in BitLife starts like many other prestigious careers—with education. Your character needs to be extremely smart. One of the most important factors for succeeding as an astronaut is having a high Smarts stat, ideally above 90%. Here’s where the challenge begins. To ensure a high Smarts level, you’ll need to start working on it from childhood.

• Tips for Maximizing Smarts Early On:
  • Study hard in school: Make sure to use the "Study Harder" option every year.
  • Read books: Make this a regular activity. Each time your character reads, their Smarts stat increases.
  • Visit the library: In your spare time, visiting the library will help boost intellect.
  • Stay out of trouble: Avoiding delinquency and crime ensures your Smarts stat stays intact.

You will need this intellectual foundation to pursue engineering, mathematics, or a related field in university—fields that will later unlock the astronaut career.

College: The Next Step to the Stars

Once you graduate from high school with top marks, it’s time to go to college. Here, the focus is on choosing the right degree. The pathway to space is highly specialized, so selecting the right major is crucial. In BitLife, to become an astronaut, you will need to major in something related to Engineering or Physics. These subjects are the cornerstone for any aerospace career.

• Choosing the Right Major:
  • If you don’t see Physics or Engineering listed, try exiting and reopening the game.
  • Be sure to keep your grades high by using the “Study Harder” option while in university. Doing well in university is essential because the astronaut career path is competitive.
  • Keep your health and looks in check as well. In BitLife, your stats across Smarts, Health, and Looks influence your character’s overall success.

After four years of university, you’ll graduate with a degree that’s the foundation of your astronaut career. But you’re not there yet. There’s still more to go.

Graduate School: The Critical Bridge

It’s possible to enter the astronaut field after undergraduate studies, but graduate school greatly increases your chances. So, after completing your bachelor's degree, continue studying for a master's degree in a relevant field, such as Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.

• Why Graduate School?
  • Getting an advanced degree makes your application for the astronaut job more competitive.
  • In BitLife, certain prestigious careers require a higher level of education to unlock. The astronaut path benefits from this extra educational effort.
  • Maintaining a high GPA throughout graduate school is essential, as it directly impacts your job prospects later.

After successfully completing your advanced degree, you’ll be ready to take on the world—or rather, leave it behind for the stars.

The Military Route: An Alternative Path

If you prefer not to go the academic route, you can also become an astronaut by joining the military. Specifically, you’ll need to enlist in the Air Force. Here, the pathway is slightly different but still effective.

• Steps to Take in the Air Force:
  • Apply to join the Air Force after high school or university.
  • Aim to become an Air Force pilot. This will eventually make you eligible to become an astronaut.
  • To become a pilot, make sure your Health stat is high—above 80%.
  • Once you’ve served for several years as a pilot, you can transition to the astronaut career.

This military route offers an exciting and slightly faster way to reach your goal, though it requires the same intellectual and physical discipline.

Getting the Job: Astronaut Career Requirements

Now comes the big moment. With your degree(s) in hand, or after serving in the Air Force, it’s time to start applying for the astronaut job. The astronaut career is a rare and competitive job in BitLife. You might not see the astronaut position listed immediately, so it’s important to keep checking the Job listings section every year.

• Job Hunting Tips:
  • Check diligently every year for the astronaut position to appear.
  • Keep applying for aerospace or engineering-related jobs if the astronaut position isn’t available yet. This will give you experience in the relevant field.
  • If you don't find the astronaut position after several years, consider pursuing other jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to stay on track.

Once you find the astronaut career, apply immediately. Your education, Air Force experience, and high Smarts will make you a prime candidate for this elite role.

Physical Health: The Final Hurdle

While BitLife focuses heavily on Smarts for intellectual roles, becoming an astronaut requires a high Health stat as well. Even if you’ve aced your education, if your Health is low, you won’t be able to take off.

• How to Keep Health High:
  • Exercise regularly: Use the gym, go for walks, and engage in physical activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  • Visit the doctor regularly to prevent and treat illnesses.
  • Avoid negative lifestyle choices: Stay away from drugs, avoid drinking excessively, and don’t engage in risky behavior.

Ensuring your health is in top condition not only helps you live longer in the game but is critical for maintaining astronaut qualifications.

Career Path Progression: From Cadet to Commander

After landing the astronaut role, your career will progress like any other in BitLife. You’ll start out as a Cadet or Astronaut-in-Training. To advance through the ranks, you’ll need to keep working hard every year.

• Work Hard: This option boosts your performance in the astronaut role, improving your chances for promotion.
• Keep Health High: Continue visiting the gym and ensuring your health stays in top shape.
• Maintain Discipline: Don't engage in any reckless behavior that could jeopardize your career.

Eventually, if you stick to these principles, you could reach the pinnacle of the astronaut profession and potentially become the Commander of your spacecraft.

The Joy of Exploration: Final Frontier Achievements

Once you’re an astronaut, BitLife rewards you with some unique experiences that no other career can offer. Space exploration, piloting missions, and traveling into the unknown are part of the unique joy of the astronaut career.

And that’s the beauty of BitLife: even in a life simulation game, achieving something as grand as becoming an astronaut feels like a real accomplishment. With persistence, education, and some luck in the job listings, you too can break free of Earth's gravity and explore the stars—at least virtually.