NASA astronaut Adam Fuhrmann prepares for high-altitude training flight

NASA astronaut Adam Fuhrmann is preparing for a training flight aboard the agency’s WB-57 aircraft.

A photograph documenting the preparation for the flight aboard the WB-57 was taken on July 16, 2026.

Mission preparation and objectives

High-altitude flights serve to train crews to operate aircraft systems while wearing a pressure suit and working within tight environments.

These flights are used to prepare crews for upcoming missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, or other destinations.