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March 19, 2014

Astronauts train at Maxwell
Maxwell AFB AK (SPX) Mar 19, 2014
To prepare for the rigors and dangers of space travel, astronauts attend different training scenarios at facilities all over the world. Some are highly specialized, immersive environments such as underwater tanks containing full mock ups of the international space station to practice functioning in weightless environments. There are also facilities used by others that can be repurposed to suit the astronauts' needs. Maxwell Air Force Base's Squadron Officer College Project X leadership react ... read more

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