By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 20, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Inside NASA’s training: 5 mind-blowing ways astronauts prepare for space

NASA trains astronauts to live and work in space. 

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Astronaut candidates undergo one of the world’s most competitive selection processes. Only the best make it through.

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Selected candidates complete around two years of intense training before they’re ready for specialised mission tasks.

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After basic training, astronauts join experienced crews to train for specific missions.

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Astronauts use the Virtual Reality Laboratory to simulate microgravity, preparing for spacewalks and robotic arm tasks.

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Trainers design programmes to familiarise astronauts with spacecraft, suits, and tools, mimicking microgravity environments.

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Pilots practise in a modified Gulfstream jet that simulates shuttle approaches and landings.

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Even after their initial training, astronauts continuously learn to handle mission-specific tasks.

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