Astronaut training

Orbite Announces Astronaut Training Programs

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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MERRIT ISLAND, Fla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbite, the premier space training and operations company developing dedicated Astronaut Training and Spaceflight Gateway campuses, today revealed its astronaut training programs, opened pre-booking and unveiled its Founders Club.

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  • MERRIT ISLAND, Fla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbite , the premier space training and operations company developing dedicated Astronaut Training and Spaceflight Gateway campuses, today revealed its astronaut training programs, opened pre-booking and unveiled its Founders Club.
  • "Our initial training programs reflect the available commercial spaceflight options", said Brienna Rommes, Director of Astronaut Training at Orbite.
  • Orbite's astronaut training programs are designed to holistically prepare individuals physically, mentally, and spiritually for suborbital and orbital spaceflight missions across all providers.
  • Additional information regarding Orbite's astronaut training programs, and pre-bookings, can be found at www.orbitespace.com .

Intlvac Thin Films Launches Business Unit for the Space Economy

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Deimos, Materials science, Radiation, Astronaut, Phobos, Plant, Fruit, Vegetable, Nature, Environment, Ares, Mental health, Astronaut training, Safety, Communications satellite

"We are in a period of great excitement in terms of space exploration and the space economy.

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  • "We are in a period of great excitement in terms of space exploration and the space economy.
  • Intlvac Space Simulation's vacuum systems that are commercially available include the Deimos TVAC1, Phobos TVAC2 and Ares TVAC3.
  • Intlvac Thin Film will continue to develop new technologies and processes that will migrate into the Space Simulation business unit.
  • For more information about Intlvac Space Simulation please visit www.intlvacspacesimulation and for more information about Intlvac Thin Film Inc. please visit https://intlvacthinfilm.ca/
    For product information on Intlvac Space Simulation's Deimos TVAC1, Phobos TVAC2, Ares TVAC3 and the Aether Vacuum Degassing System please contact [email protected]

Orbite Partners With Renowned Creator Philippe Starck for New Astronaut Training Complex

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Orbite , the premier space training company for ultimate adventurers, has partnered with world-renowned French creator Philippe Starck to design its state-of-the-art Astronaut Training and Spaceflight Gateway Complex in a to-be-announced, U.S.-based location.

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  • Orbite , the premier space training company for ultimate adventurers, has partnered with world-renowned French creator Philippe Starck to design its state-of-the-art Astronaut Training and Spaceflight Gateway Complex in a to-be-announced, U.S.-based location.
  • The development of the Astronaut Training and Spaceflight Gateway Complex enables Orbite to deliver on its core mission of holistically preparing individuals to experience and explore space safely.
  • Orbite plans to continue hosting trainings at the Astronaut Training and Spaceflight Gateway Complex once it is complete.
  • Orbite plans to construct the first commercial Astronaut Training and Spaceflight Gateway Complex with specialized commercial astronaut training facilities that will reimagine the human spaceflight experience.

Felix & Paul Studios and PHI Studio are thrilled to present THE INFINITE: the first multisensory and interactive virtual reality experience to transport visitors aboard the International Space Station

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Monday, June 7, 2021
User interface techniques, Mixed reality, Marketing, User interfaces, Virtual reality, Extended reality, Augmented reality, Science and technology, Immersive learning, Astronaut training

THE INFINITE exhibition is an extension of Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, the largest production ever filmed in space, produced by Felix & Paul Studios in association with TIME Studios.

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  • THE INFINITE exhibition is an extension of Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, the largest production ever filmed in space, produced by Felix & Paul Studios in association with TIME Studios.
  • Shot over two years, producing more than 200 hours of high-end virtual reality footage, this four-part immersive series documents the life of eight international astronauts insideand outsidethe International Space Station.
  • The first American city to host this multisensory and interactive virtual reality experience will be Houston, Texas: the home of NASAs Astronaut Program.
  • PHI Studio focuses its activities on the presentation and curation of immersive works in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR).

52 Junior Astronaut Camp winners to train with astronauts and experts

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Science, Astronaut training, Canadian Space Agency, Canadian astronauts, Astronaut, Government

LONGUEUIL, QC, May 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - From July 26 to 30, 2021, 52 young Canadians from across the country will virtually join astronauts, engineers and scientists from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for an exciting week of space training.

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  • LONGUEUIL, QC, May 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - From July 26 to 30, 2021, 52 young Canadians from across the country will virtually join astronauts, engineers and scientists from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for an exciting week of space training.
  • These young space enthusiasts will be challenged through a series of fun and engaging activities , from operating a real rover during a simulated Moon mission, to solving Earth problems using satellite imagery and working out with astronauts and space fitness experts.
  • The participants were selected through a random draw from a pool of eligible candidates who had previously completed online Junior Astronauts activities in three streams science and technology, fitness and nutrition, and teamwork and communication which represent the different types of knowledge and skills needed by astronauts.
  • Through initiatives like Junior Astronauts, the CSA and its partners are inspiring the next generation of Canadians to reach for the stars and are encouraging their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Orbite Unveils its First Signature Space Program: Astronaut Orientation – A Guide to Suborbital and Orbital Spaceflight

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Each Astronaut Orientation will be limited to 10 guests to ensure personalized service.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • Each Astronaut Orientation will be limited to 10 guests to ensure personalized service.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210512005281/en/\nOrbite Unveils its First Signature Space Program: Astronaut Orientation \xe2\x80\x93 A Guide to Suborbital and Orbital Spaceflight (Photo: Business Wire)\nAstronaut Orientation is the first training offering of several planned from Orbite.
  • This program focuses on putting guests through a series of activities that enlighten them about the different suborbital and orbital spaceflight offerings.
  • Orbite plans to construct the first commercial spaceflight getaway and astronaut training complex with specialized commercial astronaut training facilities that will reimagine the human spaceflight experience.

India Space Industry Report 2020: Establishing a Comprehensive National Policy to Enable More Private Participants will Improve Future Growth Potential

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Indian Space Research Organisation, Space policy, Articles, Politics, Astronaut training, International Space University

The end-user scope includes all companies related to the space industry or those interested in understanding the Indian space industry.

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  • The end-user scope includes all companies related to the space industry or those interested in understanding the Indian space industry.
  • The Indian space industry is predominantly driven by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the country's government space agency.
  • The policies for earth observation and communications also pose challenges for the commercial space industry and need to be addressed in the new space policy.
  • What are the key application areas and what is the role of the Indian space industry participants?

Orbite, an ambitious New Space and Hospitality startup, will develop a unique Spaceflight Gateway Complex to serve future space explorers

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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"I have a passion for space and luxury hospitality, and I am thrilled to combine both in creating the only Spaceflight Gateway and Astronaut Training Complex.

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  • "I have a passion for space and luxury hospitality, and I am thrilled to combine both in creating the only Spaceflight Gateway and Astronaut Training Complex.
  • Our emphasis will be to create a unique, exclusive, and inspiring experience for these future space explorers," ends Gaume and Andrews.
  • Orbite will develop the first spaceflight getaway complex to provide commercial astronaut training services and help customers prepare for their future spaceflights.
  • Training activities will start in late 2021 with a projection to open the Spaceflight Gateway and Astronaut Training Complex in 2023.

Virgin Galactic Signs Space Act Agreement with NASA for Private Orbital Spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS)

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Air, Transport, Engineering, Outer space, Spaceflight, Space industry, Space tourism, Commercial spaceflight, Mojave Air and Space Port, Scaled Composites, Virgin Galactic, Astronaut training, Private spaceflight, Human spaceflight, SpaceShipTwo

Under the agreement, Virgin Galactic will develop a new private orbital astronaut readiness program.

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  • Under the agreement, Virgin Galactic will develop a new private orbital astronaut readiness program.
  • Building on its commercial spaceflight training experience, Virgin Galactic believes it can provide an unparalleled, personalized customer experience for orbital space travel.
  • Virgin Galactic will also contribute end-to-end program management and integrated astronaut training packages for private passengers, tailored to meet the needs for a commercial orbital space flight experience.
  • Virgin Galactic is a vertically-integrated aerospace company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers, as well as a manufacturer of advanced air and space vehicles.

Explorers Wanted: Media Invited to Experience Artemis Astronaut Training

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Media also can try their hand at robotics training in a simulator.

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  • Media also can try their hand at robotics training in a simulator.
  • With 48 astronauts in the active astronaut corps, more will be needed to crew Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.
  • From these applicants, the agency expects to select the new class of astronaut candidates in mid-2021 to begin their basic training.
  • For more information about a career as a NASA astronaut and application requirements, visit:
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