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<\/a><\/figure>A curious cow watches as NASA astronauts Andre Douglas<\/a> and Kate Rubins<\/a> perform a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Northern Arizona on May 14, 2024, in preparation for NASA\u2019s historic Artemis III<\/a> Moon landing mission. Flight controllers and scientists guided activities during the week-long simulation from mission control at NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston.<\/p>\n Tests like this are critical for NASA\u2019s Artemis<\/a> science teams because they provide an opportunity to test integration with mission control. In the Science Evaluation Room at NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center, lunar scientists, geologists, and experts in image analysis and sample science direct and evaluate lunar surface science and geologic observations. They assess and adapt moonwalk traverses, communicating any feedback or changes with the science officer on the flight control team. The science officer conveys those messages to the Capcom officer<\/a>, who then shares insights and recommendations with the crew during missions.<\/p>\n Learn why training like this is critical to mission success.<\/a><\/p>\n Image credit: NASA\/Josh Valcarcel<\/em><\/p>\n Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> A curious cow watches as NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins perform a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Northern Arizona on May 14, 2024, in preparation for NASA\u2019s historic Artemis III Moon landing mission. Flight controllers and scientists guided activities during the week-long simulation from mission control at NASA\u2019s Johnson [\u2026] Continue reading
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