Astronauts go to 'summer camp' to train for space photo of the day for Sept. 18, 2026

NASA's 2025 astronaut candidate class is in the midst of important outdoor training.

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Hiking, finding cool rocks and working together as a team: even astronauts go to summer camp. And it turns out that it's actually critical for their preparation for space.

This photo might look like a goofy snapshot of some summer-camp counselors. But it's actually NASA's 2025 astronaut candidate class in the midst of important outdoor training.