#spacetech #astronaut #performance Created at 111023 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 111023 Commit: 0 # Related # astronaut training | Company | Key Training Elements | |-|-| | NASA | - 1-2 years training at Johnson Space Center <br>- Space systems, science, survival skills <br>- Robotics, spacewalks, Russian language <br>- Physical fitness focus | | Virgin Galactic | - Health screenings <br>- Centrifuge training <br>- Zero-G training <br>- Nutrition/fitness guidance <br>- Training at New Mexico spaceport | | SpaceX | - Capsule simulations <br>- Failure scenario practice <br>- Spacewalk equipment training <br>- Nonverbal communication techniques | | Blue Origin | - Classroom learning <br>- Capsule maneuvering <br>- Customer flight rehearsals <br>- No flight training (automated craft) | | Axiom Space | - 17-week training program <br>- Training at NASA/ESA facilities <br>- Technical and team skills focus | --- Astronaut training is a complex and rigorous process that prepares astronauts for their space missions. It involves a combination of theoretical education, practical training, physical fitness, and survival skills. The initial selection process is highly competitive. For instance, NASA received over 12,000 applications in 2020, out of which only 10 people were chosen as astronaut candidates[2]. Applicants must meet certain qualifications, such as being a U.S. citizen and possessing a master’s degree in a STEM field[7]. Once selected, astronaut candidates undergo an intensive training program that lasts about two years[3][8]. This training takes place at facilities like NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas[1][11]. The training program is designed to ensure that all astronauts attain the same level of knowledge and expertise on a wide range of subjects[8]. The training includes classes on shuttle systems, basic science, and technology such as mathematics and geology[1]. Astronauts also learn about the operation of specific systems and skills required for their assigned positions in a space mission[6]. They receive training in spacewalking, operating the space station, flying T-38 jet planes, and controlling a robotic arm[7]. Physical fitness is a crucial part of astronaut training. Astronauts train daily to maintain strength, bone density, and cardio fitness. In zero gravity, astronauts can lose up to 20 percent of their lower-body strength in just six months, so strength training is emphasized[5]. Survival training is another important aspect. Astronauts are required to complete military water survival and become SCUBA qualified to prepare them for extravehicular activity training. They must pass a swimming test during their first month of training[1]. Spacewalk training is traditionally done at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas[9]. The NBL provides an atmosphere resembling zero gravity (weightlessness) for astronauts to train for spacewalks[4]. Once astronauts are assigned to a particular mission, they undergo mission-specific training, which can last up to 18 months[6]. This includes training on a flight simulator with actual flight-specific training software[1]. In summary, astronaut training is a comprehensive process that equips astronauts with the knowledge, skills, and physical fitness required for space missions. It involves a combination of theoretical education, practical training, physical fitness, and survival skills. 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