NASA Puts 2 Geologists Through 40-Foot Underwater Artemis Moon Training
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Updated · Inkl · Jul 31
NASA Puts 2 Geologists Through 40-Foot Underwater Artemis Moon Training
3 articles · Updated · Inkl · Jul 31
Summary
Two NASA exploration geologists trained together in Artemis moonsuits at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, marking the first simultaneous lunar geology session of its kind in the facility.
Inside the 40-foot-deep pool in Houston, they practiced with lunar geology tools and deployed a mock payload under low-angle lighting meant to mimic conditions astronauts may face on the moon.
NASA is building the program for Artemis crews expected to explore the lunar south pole, where permanently shadowed regions could force astronauts to work in near-total darkness.
The drills show NASA advancing astronaut field training even as the agency still faces broader technical hurdles, including development and selection of a moon lander for future Artemis missions.