🗯Kube🧢astronaut💭
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💣The term Kubestronaut refers to individuals recognized by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) for passing all major Kubernetes-related certifications, demonstrating deep expertise and commitment to ongoing education in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.

🧠To earn the Kubestronaut title, you must pass the following five CNCF certifications, all of which must be valid concurrently:

✍Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

✍✍Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

✍✍✍Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

✍✍✍✍Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

✍✍✍✍✍Kubernetes and Cloud Security Associate (KCSA)

👓👓Benefits of becoming a Kubestronaut include:

Exclusive Kubestronaut jacket

Credly digital badge

Access to a private Slack channel and mailing list

Coupons for discounted certifications

Event discounts at KubeCon and KubeDays

🎓The higher accolade, Golden Kubestronaut, is awarded to those who pass all CNCF cloud native certifications—including new ones like CNPA (from October 2025)—plus the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS). This status comes with additional, more significant perks such as event tickets and special merchandise.

🎩The Kubestronaut initiative was inspired by the analogy of an astronaut in the vast Kubernetes landscape, aiming to foster a sense of community and to motivate others to achieve advanced certification and mastery in cloud-native technologies.

👬👫👬👫👫👬This recognition is viewed favorably in the Kubernetes community, marking individuals as leaders and advocates for cloud-native education and best practices.