(English proverb). Tree would bend when it bears fruit. (Azerbaijani proverb). Over a long distance, you learn about the strength of your horse; over a long time, you learn about the character of your friend. (Chinese proverb).
For these types of missions the training to prepare astronauts will likely include training as doctors, scientists, engineers, technicians, pilots, and geologists. In addition there will be a focus on the psychological aspects of long-duration missions where crew is largely isolated.ncrement-Specific Training starts only after an astronaut has been assigned to a flight. This phase lasts 18 months and prepares them for their role on their assigned mission. During this phase crewmembers as well as backup crews will train together.
Once they are selected, astronauts begin a training program that includes courses in astronomy, the space shuttle, space history, and experiments. Not everyone who is trained goes into space because NASA wants the best of the best - meaning the best people of all the people qualified to go into space.reparation to go into space begins at school. All astronauts take science courses through high school and go to college to take science or engineering. Some are in the military. Many also have pilot's licenses and scuba diving experience.