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ATX™ ASTRONAUT TRAINING PROGRAMME
Have you ever imagined yourself at the controls of the Space Shuttle? Feeling the g-forces of spaceflight? Or preparing for launch at Kennedy Space Center? Make that dream become reality on the ATX programme.
This exciting introduction to Astronaut programme is designed to prepare you for the riguers of spaceflight and combines hands-on training activities and simulation experiences. You’ll hear first-hand from veteran NASA Astronauts and space exploration educators and the programme culminates with a full scale Space Shuttle Mission simulation.
Your ATX programme includes:
- Motion-Based Spaceflight Simulators
- Full Scale Space Shuttle Mission Simulation
- Astronaut Briefing and Question & Answer Session
- Snacks and Beverages
- ATX Gear (including Mission Polo Shirt)
ATX runs every Saturday.
Check-in at Kennedy Space Center is between 8.30am and 9.00am and the whole experience is completed by around 1.30pm after a graduation ceremony.
Please note, all participants must be at least 14 years or older and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Some height and weight restrictions apply on certain simulators. Participants should be free of neck and back injuries.
This experience is available from 1 January 2009.
Astronaut Training
