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Here is an overview of the Career Astronaut Spaceflight training stages for individuals selected as Career Astronaut Candidates, both in online and in-person settings:

Training Overview

Career Astronaut Spaceflight Certification
Evaluation of Organizational Team Index (OTI) at all stages

  • Stage 1: Orientation and Mental/Physical Assessment
  • Stage 2: High Stress Operations
  • Stage 3: Environmental Survival and Aerospace Systems
  • Stage 4: Space Physiology and Emergency Egress
  • Stage 5: High Altitude Training and Microgravity Operations
  • Stage 6: Flight Loads Exposure and Vehicle Procedural Training
  • Stage 7: Spacesuit Operations and Long Duration Spaceflight
  • Stage 8: Advanced High Stress Operations and Environmental Survival
  • Stage 9: Advanced Aerospace Systems and Microgravity Operations
  • Stage 10: Advanced Spacesuit Operations and Vehicle Procedural Training
  • Stage 11: Advanced Flight Loads Exposure and Long Duration Spaceflight

Please note that these training stages are designed to provide a comprehensive preparation for aspiring Career Astronauts, covering various aspects of spaceflight and ensuring their readiness for the challenges of space exploration.