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NASA's Astronaut Training for Moon Mission

NASA is training astronauts for the Artemis II mission, its first lunar fly-around in over 50 years, using a simulator at Johnson Space Center.

Source:bbc.com

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NASA is preparing for its historic Artemis II mission, the first lunar fly-around in over 50 years. Training began in 2023 after the crew was named. Astronauts train in the Orion mission simulator at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The simulator mimics the real spacecraft, allowing astronauts to rehearse flight phases, practice communications, and run through possible emergencies.

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01When did training for the Artemis II mission begin?

02Where does much of the astronaut training take place?

03What does the Orion mission simulator replicate?

04Who is the chief training officer for the Artemis II mission?

Discussion

Discussion

What do you think are the most important skills astronauts need for space missions?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  • historic word

    important in history

    The launch of the Artemis II mission is a historic event.

  • simulator word

    a device that imitates a real system

    The astronauts train in a simulator that looks like the real spacecraft.

  • contingencies word

    possible events that could happen

    Astronauts practice for contingencies during their training.

  • rehearse word

    to practice for a performance

    The crew will rehearse every phase of the flight.

  • mission word

    a specific task or purpose

    The mission is to explore the moon.