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Learn how astronauts build endurance through strength, cardio, nutrition, and mission-specific training for microgravity and reentry.

Astronaut and pilot training overlap in some basics, but spaceflight demands far more extreme physical, technical, and operational preparation.

Learn what education astronauts need, from STEM degrees to flight training, plus the skills and experience agencies expect.

Learn why the Solar System is named after the Sun, how the term evolved, and what it reveals about astronomy.

Discover how astronauts prepare for microgravity with pools, parabolic flights, simulators, and survival drills.

Learn why astronauts train underwater, how neutral buoyancy simulates spacewalks, and what NASA and ESA gain from this method.

Learn which languages astronauts study, why language matters in space, and how agencies prepare crews for multilingual missions.

Astronauts need more than physical fitness; psychological training helps them manage isolation, stress, teamwork, and decision-making during long missions.