SourceTaking Flight to Prepare for Space
This specialized training ensures astronauts can safely operate equipment in confined spaces and pressure suits before traveling to the Moon or International Space Station.
- Training flight took place aboard NASA's WB-57 aircraft on July 16, 2026.
- Designed to train crew to work in a tight environment and operate aircraft systems in a pressure suit.
- Prepares astronauts for upcoming missions to the International Space Station, Moon, and beyond.