Summary
Dr. Rosemary Coogan, a British astronaut, is undergoing training at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas, to prepare for a potential space mission. She was selected by the European Space Agency to train at the International Space Station, with plans to travel there by 2030.
Key Facts
- Dr. Rosemary Coogan is a British astronaut chosen by the European Space Agency.
- She is training at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas.
- The training pool is 12 meters deep and holds a life-sized model of the International Space Station.
- The spacewalk training simulates weightlessness using buoyancy adjustments.
- Dr. Coogan's training covers various aspects of space travel, including handling equipment and using the onboard toilet.
- The training is part of preparing for a mission to the International Space Station by 2030.
- She was selected from over 22,000 applicants to join the space program.
