Jessica Meir CAVES

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir during the 2016 CAVES training course for astronauts organised by ESA. Jessica is learning how to use lab equipment and chemicals to analyse water. 

CAVES stands for Cooperative Adventure for Valuing and Exercising human behaviour and performance Skills. The two-week course prepares astronauts to work safely and effectively in multicultural teams in an environment where safety is critical – in caves.