Astronaut Sally Ride trains to fly into space.

The video tutorial explains how NASA prepares astronauts for water landings and simulates shuttle flights using advanced simulators. These simulators can replicate every moment of a shuttle's flight, from launch to orbit, by feeding data into exact replicas of shuttle instrument panels. This preparation ensures astronauts are ready for any scenario.

Why must astronauts be prepared for a water landing?

• Because the shuttle always lands in water

• To ensure safety in case of an emergency landing

• To practice swimming

• To test their diving skills

What is the purpose of using simulators in shuttle training?

• To replicate every moment of the shuttle's flight

• To teach astronauts how to build a shuttle

• To entertain astronauts

• To simulate zero gravity

What does NASA aim to achieve by simulating shuttle flights?

• To prepare astronauts for any situation

• To reduce the cost of space missions

• To improve shuttle design

• To increase the speed of the shuttle

How are flight sequences generated during training?

• Through astronaut input

• By random selection

• Using computer-generated data

• By manual calculations

What role do computers play in shuttle training?

• They communicate with astronauts

• They generate flight sequences and feed data into replicas

• They design new shuttle models

• They control the shuttle