Training at NASA's Johnson Space Center from "summary" of Riding Rockets by Mike Mullane
Training at NASA's Johnson Space Center was a crucial part of becoming an astronaut. The center was like a second home to us, providing everything we needed to prepare for the challenges of space travel. From rigorous physical fitness training to in-depth technical instruction, we were pushed to our limits in order to excel in our roles as astronauts. The training was intense and demanding, but necessary for the dangerous missions we would soon be embarking on. We spent countless hours in simulators, practicing emergency procedures and honing our skills for any situation that might arise in space. Failure was not an option, and we had to be prepared for anything that came our way. One of the most challenging aspects of training at Johnson Space Center was the constant evaluation and testing. Our instructors were tough and unforgiving, pushin...
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