concept   astronaut
culture   United States
statement   Astronaut selection and training in the United States is rigorous, diverse, and focused on space-related experience.
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1 astronaut United States Has sent astronauts to space for various missions 1
2 astronaut selection United States Highly competitive and prestigious process, often involving military or aviation background 1
3 astronaut selection United States Extensive psychological screening and rigorous training programs 1
4 astronaut selection United States Preference for candidates with experience in space-related fields, such as piloting or scientific research 1
5 astronaut selection United States Attention to physical fitness and endurance, often involving rigorous physical tests 1
6 astronaut selection United States Traditionally dominated by male candidates, though now with increasing emphasis on gender diversity 1
7 astronaut training United States Extensive and rigorous program with a focus on spacewalks, spacecraft operations, and survival training 1
8 astronaut training United States Involves underwater training to simulate weightlessness and spacewalk techniques 1
9 astronauts United States Astronauts have been trained and sent into space for missions to the International Space Station. 1
10 astronauts United States Astronauts have been sent to space for exploration and research. 1
11 astronauts United States Astronauts are trained and selected by their respective space agencies, such as NASA and Roscosmos. 1
12 cosmonaut United States The term used for astronauts in the American space program 1
13 cosmonaut United States Referred to as astronaut, with an emphasis on collaboration with NASA and international space programs 1
14 cosmonauts United States Referred to as astronauts in the United States 1