NASA astronaut candidate Rebecca Lawler prepares for a training flight aboard NASA’s WB-57 aircraft

PHOTO DATE: July 16, 2026.LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 990. SUBJECT: Astronaut Class of 2025 (ASCAN) WB-57 Preflight Activities with Rebecca Lawler. PHOTOGRAPHER: Josh Valcarcel

jsc2026e402144 (July 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut candidate Rebecca Lawler prepares for a training flight aboard NASA’s WB-57 aircraft. These high-altitude flights train the crew to work in a tight environment and operate aircraft systems while in a pressure suit, preparing them for future missions to the International Space Station, Moon, or beyond. Photo: NASA/Josh Valcarcel