Space Training: From Earth to Orbit
Thursday, 20 February, 202584 words2 minutes
Dr. Rosemary Coogan is Northern Ireland's first astronaut. She is now training in the USA. Her training includes learning to do spacewalks. This happens in a big pool of water. She wears a spacesuit in the water.
Dr. Coogan says it's not like diving. In space, there's nothing to push against. The training is hard work. She uses her arms a lot. Dr. Coogan loves her job. She says the work in space helps Earth. She wants to inspire young people to become scientists.
