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Topic: Astronaut Training

Astronaut Training: Intensive and comprehensive programs preparing astronauts for complex missions, including simulations and hands-on practice to ensure mission success.

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The podcast episodes provide an in-depth look at the extensive training and simulation exercises that NASA astronauts undergo to prepare for their upcoming missions, particularly the Artemis III mission that aims to send humans back to the lunar surface in 2026.

The episodes cover topics such as the specialized training required to operate the unconventional Lunar Module The Apollo Lunar Module, as well as the simulated moonwalking exercises being conducted in volcanic fields to mimic the conditions astronauts will face on the lunar south pole How NASA astronauts are training to walk on the Moon in 2026.

The podcasts also touch on the broader training program for aspiring astronauts, including the rigorous two-year training curriculum they must complete How do you become a NASA astronaut?.

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