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Astronaut Training Pools

'Blue Abyss' is a Training Facility for Future Commercial Astronauts

— June 28, 2017 — Tech
Today, astronauts are primarily scientists carrying out studies, but 'Blue Abyss' will be an astronaut facility with an entirely different purpose. The Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, facility aims to be the world's first training center for commercial astronauts.

Though such careers don't exist yet, it won't be long before astronauts will be sent into space on missions entirely focused on commercial gains. Whether space mining, telecoms technicians, space vehicle and vessel repairs, or a plethora of other careers, people will soon be needed to satisfy the demands of humanity's increased presence in space.

With a pool 50 meters deep as well as other state-of-the-art training equipment, Blue Abyss will train commercial astronauts before they make their heavenly ascents. In the meantime, Blue Abyss will also serve as a training center for elite athletes.
Trend Themes
1. Commercial Astronaut Training - Blue Abyss is pioneering the development of training facilities for future commercial astronauts, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity in the emerging commercial space industry.
2. Emerging Space Careers - As space exploration expands to commercial gains, the demand for professionals in space mining, telecoms, repair, and more will create disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries.
3. Multi-purpose Training Facilities - The concept of multi-purpose training facilities, like Blue Abyss, that cater to both commercial astronaut training and elite athlete training opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fitness and wellness industry.
Industry Implications
1. Space Industry - The development of training facilities for commercial astronauts presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the growing space industry.
2. Telecommunications Industry - The emerging space industry's demand for telecoms technicians creates disruptive innovation opportunities within the telecommunications sector.
3. Sports and Fitness Industry - Multi-purpose training facilities that combine commercial astronaut training with elite athlete training offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports and fitness industry.
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