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Astronauts Travel to Hawaii for Important Training

Countless people travel to the Hawaiian islands each year for their vacations, but did you know that astronauts also use these islands as a training playground? To be more specific, they often head to the Big Island to take advantage of the island's moon-like terrain and the ever-changing climate. In fact, the west side of the island is like a desert, while the east side of the island is a tropical paradise.

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This is a great way for astronauts to put their bodies through their paces - but we hope they also get a day off to enjoy the delights of this island, too!