ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photos by @paoloverzone | Four astronauts embark on an extraordinary adventure amid the crystallized magma expanse of Lofoten, a secluded Arctic locale nestled within Norway's remote landscapes. The ESA PANGAEA training course seeks to equip astronauts with the indispensable knowledge and hands-on skills for assuming the role of field scientists during exploration missions to the moon and Mars. European Space Agency astronauts Alexander Gerst, Samantha Cristoforetti, and Andreas Mogensen, together with NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, have all been to space, and all four of them finished their training as accomplished geology students with an enhanced understanding of lunar rock formations for forthcoming NASA Artemis missions. In Lofoten, they search for anorthosites, lunar-like rocks known to be found in the bright, heavily cratered highlands of the moon. Their participation in this training follows previous PANGAEA sessions held in Italy, Germany, and Spain. The astronauts hone their rock-identification skills and learn more about the geology of the moon, Mars, and even asteroids. The astronauts collect samples and provide concise and accurate reports to the science teams on the ground. The crew works as a team to detect potential habitats for extraterrestrial life-forms. In this immersive undertaking, these astronauts are at the forefront of space exploration, fusing their geological expertise with the aspiration to unravel the mysteries of distant celestial bodies. Follow @paoloverzone for more images and stories.」8月28日 22時00分