Austronaut: Fast Jets and their Role in Space

Australian Space Week Workshop 3 of 3!

Flight training, particularly in fast jets, has been a cornerstone of astronaut preparation since the beginning of human spaceflight. Early astronauts were fighter pilots, and jet training remains essential for building critical skills by exposing astronauts to high-risk environments.

While the g-forces in jets and rockets differ, crews must handle intense g-loads whilst communicating effectively, managing checklists, and monitoring systems under pressure, all while staying situationally aware and ready for the unexpected.

This special workshop, in collaboration with Egress Space, will be set inside a hangar at Adelaide airport and alongside an L39C Albatros training jet. During this workshop, participants will learn about fast jets, crew resource management, the medical requirements of fast jet pilots and the role that fast jets play in astronaut training.

Austronaut is also holding workshops on Friday the 18th of July (Plants in Human Spaceflight) Saturday the 19th of July (Human Performance for Space). Receive a discount by registering for multiple days!