+ Future Astronaut Training - Level 3

Level 3 is our advanced program that includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This advanced camp lets you enter the realm of real astronaut training for a few unforgettable days after completing an advanced training program with your crew members at the Cosmosphere.

Prior to leaving for Houston, future astronauts will perform a battery of training exercises in preparation for their advanced space shuttle flight. The extended, more complex mission utilizes new cutting-edge software that creates an unbelievable feeling of realism.

Rendezvous and docking with the International Space Station, onboard science activities and, of course, a myriad of "problems" sent up from the ground, will put your team to the test.

As always, the highlight of the week is the behind the scenes tour of the Johnson Space Center. You'll spend two days touring NASA's astronaut training facility.

Features...
  • Neutral Buoyancy Lab where astronauts train for EVAs in the world's largest indoor pool
  • Building 9 and the full-scale shuttle and ISS trainers
  • Briefings from, and the chance to interact with, top NASA engineers and flight trainers
  • Mission Control Center
  • Visit to Space Center Houston, the visitor center of JSC
  • Banquet dinner with NASA personnel and presentation from distinguished NASA guests (when available)
2008 Sessions
Session Session Dates Availability
1 June 16 - 21 Sold Out - Waiting list available
2 June 23 - 28 Sold Out
3 July 7 - 12 Sold Out - Waiting list available
4 July 14 - 19 Sold Out - Waiting list available
If camp is sold out, please contact Laurie Givan at 620.662.2305 or laurieg@cosmo.org to be placed on a waiting list.

Level 3 tuition is $795, which includes the trip to Johnson Space Center. Level 1 and 2 are pre-requisites for Level 3.

Registration forms for Level 3 are available only through the FATP office. To receive the forms, call the Education Coordinator at 620.662.2305 or 800.397.0330, ext. 323 or email by clicking here.

Transportation between Wichita Mid-Continent Airport and the Cosmosphere available for a fee.t.