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The space adventure is officially starting for eight of NASA's newest astronauts and three astronauts from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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They recently launched into a six-week basic training program in Pensacola, Florida.

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During their first two weeks, the astronauts braved water survival training, swim tests, altitude chambers and ejection seats.

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For the remainder of the program, they'll concentrate on flight training.

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Eleven new astronaut candidates were selected for this year's astronaut class, announced in May.

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The eight NASA astronauts in the training program are Mission Specialists, three of whom are former teachers.

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They're the newest Educator Astronauts.

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The three remaining members of the class are already accomplished pilots and didn't need basic training.

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Together, the new astronauts will play a vital role in missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond as NASA boldly pursues the Vision for Space Exploration.

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