NASA's Space Coast Gears Up to Launch its First Astronaut in 2023
Space exploration is an exciting and rapidly advancing field, and the Space Coast of Florida is on the forefront of this development. The Space Coast is now gearing up to become the first region in the world to be home to both commercial and government astronaut training programs.
The Space Coast will become the home of the Commercial Astronaut Training Program (CATP), a joint venture between the US Air Force and the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). This program will provide aspiring astronauts with the resources to become certified professionals in the field of space exploration. The training will focus on the necessary skills to become a commercial astronaut, such as piloting and space station operations.
The CATP is aiming to make space exploration more accessible and encourage more people to get involved in the field. It is a great opportunity for people to pursue their dreams of space exploration, and help to develop the Space Coast of Florida into a global leader in space exploration.
source: Phys.org