To travel in space is nevertheless a dream come true. Human spaceflight is, in my eyes, the profession of an elite. Carrying the weight of an ever-advancing society to accomplish further research beyond Earth is their goal. This task needs tons of funding, skill, and training. No common man is capable of such conditions as outer space. To be a chosen one between trillions to set the foot for mankind's race. The people sent for such missions are the greatest heroes of the 21st century and may be seen as the most honorable.
Timing
What I am able to comprehend as of now: the first missions dedicated solely for the purpose of human spaceflight to Mars will start during the 2030s. In only good asf circumstances will the first mankind mission to Mars be launched in 2030-2040, me being 25/35. The one launching this mission is extremely uncertain. SpaceX and other private investor companies are standing on higher progression grounds than the government-funded teams such as ESA or NASA. However, even these private shuttle missions will be in need of well-trained astronauts, which will be fostered by no one other than the highly stacked government teams.
The timing of this process of being selected will be the key factor in whether you turn out to be the one or not. Choosing the correct agency, being accepted at the highest position, and being sent out as the most capable at the perfect timing of the first launch will decide if this dream succeeds or not.
Meantime Learning
Computer science and engineering... learn all there is to learn on Earth. This knowledge will be my fuel to greatness. Every tool used in space, every system built to survive the harsh conditions of the unknown, starts with understanding what we have here. By mastering these fields, I will gain the skills needed to stand out. Not just in ESA, but in the entire space industry.
But learning is not enough. Space demands more than just brains; it demands resilience, leadership, and the ability to adapt to situations no one has faced before. This means I must train, not only mentally but physically. My body needs to be ready for the challenges of zero gravity and the pressures of spaceflight. Every hour spent on Earth must prepare me for the day I leave it.
The journey is long, the path uncertain. The average age for astronauts is 34. This is no quick dream but a life’s work. Years of training and studying lie ahead. But if I can turn this time into a weapon of experience, into brilliance. I can make it. By the time ESA or SpaceX or anyone else is ready to pick their best, I will be ready. No question, no doubts. I will be the one.