This March 25, 2009 photo provided by NASA shows the International Space Station seen from the Space Shuttle Discovery during separation.
This March 25, 2009 photo provided by NASA shows the International Space Station seen from the Space Shuttle Discovery during separation. NASA via Associated Press
Herb Scribner

By Herb Scribner

SALT LAKE CITY — A new poll has found that young Americans would rather be YouTube stars than actually see the stars.

Lego and The Harris Poll worked together to survey 3,000 different children in the United States, China and the United Kingdom about their feelings about space. And, according to Ars Technica, the poll found children are most interested in YouTube.

All children were asked the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Here’s a breakdown by country.

China: “Astronaut” led the way.

  • 56% astronaut
  • 52% teacher
  • 47% musician
  • 37% professional athlete
  • 18% vlogger/YouTuber

United Kingdom: “Vlogger/YouTuber” led the way.

  • 30% vlogger/YouTuber
  • 25% teacher
  • 21% professional athlete
  • 18% musician
  • 11% astronaut

United States: “Vlogger/YouTuber” led the way.

  • 29% vlogger/YouTuber
  • 26% teacher
  • 23% professional athlete
  • 19% musician
  • 11% astronaut

Read more: American kids would much rather be YouTubers than astronauts (Eric Berger, Ars Technica)

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