Ep. 48: Astronaut candidates endure harsh desert survival training led by instructor Bold
Aired on March 10, 2013
Instructor Bold announces an accelerated training schedule, aiming to complete two years of preparation in just eighteen months, which surprises fellow instructor Larry Bison. The program begins immediately with rigorous desert survival exercises, requiring candidates to trek to Amarillo. Mutta’s team, comprising JAXA candidates and Amanti, is guided by Kenji to rendezvous with advisors Mike Davis and Lowry. While the advisors provide lunch, they clarify that the candidates must subsequently forage for their own food. This initial phase tests the group's endurance and self-reliance as they navigate the demanding environment under the strict supervision of their instructors.
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- Ep. 47 · Mutta questions Murasaki about astronaut training and future prospects
- Ep. 48 · Astronaut candidates endure harsh desert survival training led by instructor Bold
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