It takes around 5-7 years for someone to become an astronaut. And this is after they already have college degrees and engineering or science experience.
astronauts train alot so they won't mess up or do some thing unexpected or fall off the planet that they are on
They mostly train in Swimming Pools, thousands of feet underwater.
To train astronauts or other unknown reasons.
It would be hard but astronauts would of been trained to do that so they can
It is important cause they will vomit
Astronauts for the Apollo 13 mission trained at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, which is located in Houston, Texas.
All the astronauts train at the Johnson space craft center in Texas.
No u do not need to go up into space to be an astronaut. Actually many astronauts train and train but don't get to go up in space.
The Modified B-707 (or K/C-135) used for low gravity training, (astronauts, etc.). It flew a paraboloic curve that simulated weightlessness.
they train
Astronauts train before going to space to prepare for the physical and psychological challenges of space travel. Training helps them familiarize themselves with spacecraft operations, practice emergency procedures, and learn how to adapt to the unique environment of space. Additionally, training helps astronauts work effectively as a team and handle the stress of long-term missions.
The original meaning of astronauts refers to individuals specifically trained for traveling in space and exploring outer space. The term is derived from the Greek words "astro," meaning star, and "naut," meaning sailor, reflecting their role as explorers of the stars.