Star City

Star City, officially known as the Russian Federal Center for Training Cosmonauts, is a facility near Moscow dedicated to the training of astronauts and cosmonauts. Established in 1960, it serves as a hub for space mission preparations, offering simulations, technical training, and psychological support. The complex includes various facilities, such as neutral buoyancy pools for simulating weightlessness and advanced simulators for spacecraft operations. Star City has trained many astronauts from different countries, making it a key player in international space exploration efforts.