The secret to keeping NASA's elite trainers motivated
In short: Ever wonder how NASA maintains the discipline of its astronaut corps? Behind the high-tech training rooms, it turns out the secret to keeping trainers happy might be as simple as a traditional barbecue.
During a NASA Behind the Scenes segment, Mike Massimino guides the audience through training sites to encounter individuals responsible for managing the astronaut corps. While the work is rigorous, the atmosphere is maintained with a traditional offering of pulled pork to keep the trainers satisfied.
The segment also features a conversation between Massimino and astronaut Terry Virts, alongside Stephanie Turner. It offers a glimpse into the human side of space exploration, including a lighthearted attempt by Massimino to uncover the origin of astronaut Charlie Hobaugh's call sign, 'Scorch.'
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