Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed a headset that astronauts can use to train for various missions. It has now been tested at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne. Prof Dr ...

When NASA’s Orion spacecraft shoots back into Earth’s atmosphere, after a visit around the moon next year, one of the Navy’s ...

Meganne Christian describes what it's like to undergo her first block of astronaut training at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany.

Pegg’s achievements highlight the country's expanding presence and opportunities in space exploration. When news broke late ...

which is a 10-metre-deep pool, at the European Astronaut Centre. "That's where astronaut candidates get their first training for familiarising themselves with what it's like to do an extra ...

Astronaut Kellie Gerardi is counting down to ... and she’s shared details about her training regimen — and what will be different with an all-female crew. Gerardi made headlines in 2023 ...

And nothing tests those instincts like chaotic pool training. “There’s lots of stress-inducing events, where they’re on their feet a lot, really putting some miles on the body,” Fleming said.

Selected from among 2,000 applicants to NASA's astronaut training program in 1987, Jemison was part of the first group of astronauts chosen after the Challenger accident in 1987. During her eight ...

Before becoming an astronaut, Young was a naval officer and aviator and had been to the test pilot school. He mentioned that he had to learn to fly helicopters while training for the Moon landing.