Artemis II: 10. How to train your astronaut

The Artemis II mission and China's lunar program, Chang'e, are compared, highlighting their differing approaches to establishing a sustained human presence on the moon. NASA's Artemis program aims for a swift return to the lunar surface, emphasizing international and commercial partnerships, while China's Chang'e program adopts a more methodical approach with robotic missions preceding human landings, targeting 2030 for boots on the moon. Jacki Mahaffey, Chief Training Officer for Artemis II, discusses the extensive training involved in preparing the crew for the mission, including the use of simulators to replicate the conditions of space travel. The discussion also touches on the importance of habitability studies to improve future missions.