NASA is using its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to shape the training programs that astronauts will rely on for future Artemis missions to the moon. A new image highlighted as Space.com’s photo of the day for July 31, 2026, shows Artemis moonsuits taking an underwater dive as part of that preparation work.
The underwater setting is central to how NASA practices mission tasks before astronauts head into space. By using the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, the agency can build and refine procedures that help crews get ready for the challenges of moving and working on the lunar surface.
The focus is not just on the suits themselves, but on the training system around them. NASA is developing ways for astronauts to rehearse exploration activities, test how they will operate in mission gear, and improve readiness for future moonwalks under the Artemis program.
The image offers a look at a behind-the-scenes stage of lunar mission planning. As NASA continues preparing for human exploration of the moon, the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory remains an important part of turning Artemis moonsuit concepts into practical astronaut training.
