Space travel preparation

‘Let’s get spinning’: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gives rare look at NASA’s multi-axis trainer and space training

07:04 02/09/2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared a video of his NASA training. He used the Multi-Axis Trainer. This machine simulates spacecraft tumbling. It helps astronauts stay calm. Astronauts learn to manage stress. They also learn decision-making skills. This training prepares them for space missions. The trainer was first used in the Mercury program. It helped during the Gemini 8 mission too.