NASA survival training: When astronauts had to train for survival in deserts and jungles, 1960s

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All NASA astronaut groups were given a series of survival courses to prepare them for expected landings in remote, inhospitable areas. The objective of preparing the crews this way was to give them confidence and the ability to deal with an emergency or off-nominal landing situation. The training was divided into three phases. Firstly, trainers […]