SEA STAR Crew Simulated Spacewalks Underwater in Florida
Michaela Musilova led a five-day underwater SEA STAR mission that included simulated spacewalks at Jules' Undersea Lab.
FlyMarshall Newsroom1 min read
Photo: Michaela Musilova
SEA STAR crew members conducted underwater outings designed to simulate spacewalks, also known as extravehicular activities. Musilova, the mission commander, described the work as preparation for space missions.
Key details
- The crew used scuba equipment, gloves and flashlights during the simulated spacewalks.
- Members prepared outing plans and contingencies, and communicated with scuba hand signals and mission-specific signals.
- Musilova said visibility limited the crew's view to a few feet ahead, even with flashlights.
The crew practiced simulated spacewalks at Jules' Undersea Lab, 22 feet (7 meters) underwater.
Why it matters
The exercises gave the team practice in navigation, communication and teamwork in an environment designed to simulate challenges of spacewalks. Those skills also matter during simulated space missions.
What happens next
The SEA STAR crew's underwater training offers a basis for future mission exercises. Which spaceflight skills would you most want to see tested underwater?
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