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NASA training off San Diego coast for next stage of Artemis mission to the moon

Off the San Diego coast, a team from NASA and the U.S. Navy are conducting critical astronaut recovery drills in preparation for the space agency’s first attempt in 50 years to transport humans to the ...
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NASA Signs ‘Space Act’ Deal with Blue Abyss for Massive Astronaut Training Project in Brook Park

A rendering of what Blue Abyss’ astronaut training facility in Brook Park may look like when built in 2026. Credit: Blue Abyss Brook Park’s foray into commercial astronaut training is heating up. NASA ...
Digital Trends

Watch how NASA is using VR to prep for upcoming moon missions

NASA is aiming to put astronauts back on the lunar surface in the Artemis III mission, currently scheduled for 2027. While the date could slip, the space agency will continue with training and other ...

What it’s really like to become a NASA astronaut: 10 surprising facts few people know

NASA astronaut requirements 2026: Becoming a NASA astronaut is a challenging journey. Applicants need specific degrees and experience. Training lasts two years, covering survival, robotics, and flying ...

Duke grad is a candidate to become NASA astronaut

Duke University graduate Anna Menon is currently undergoing a two-year NASA training program.
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Houston High Schoolers Create Astronaut Training Tools

Houston area high school students will present to NASA training equipment they built for International Space Station astronauts in a 10 a.m. Monday, April 30, ceremony at Chaves High School. The ...