Going to Extremes NEEMO Case Study

In human space flight, crew preparation is paramount. NASA employs various
tools in order to best prepare its crews; simulation and simulators, training for specific
extravehicular activity (EVA) tasks in its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, and survival training.
Apollo astronauts participated in desert wilderness survival to hone their skills. NASA has a long
history of using terrestrial based activities as space flight analogs to advance science, test
hardware and techniques, and develop crew leadership skills and team solidarity