Space & Astronomy

Training to Be an Astronaut

A talk about the long and difficult training that future astronauts must complete.

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1Becoming an astronaut takes many years of hard work and study.

2First of all, candidates need a university degree in science or engineering.

3They also have to be very fit and healthy in body and mind.

4The training starts with many long hours in the classroom.

5Astronauts must learn how every single part of the spacecraft works.

6They practise underwater so that they can feel like they are floating.

7The water tank is as big as a swimming pool.

8They also learn to fly special training planes across the country.

9In these planes they can feel weightless for a short time.

10Teamwork is very important because crews live and work together for months.

11Only the best candidates are chosen for a real mission.

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