Astronauts learn about the life and functioning in space during their training.
Explanation:
The four basic things that the Astronauts are taught during their training are:
1. They learn how to become Pilots if they do not already know as it is important to know aviation for them to function on the space shuttle
2. Acclimatizing to 0 gravity in the space is also something that is taught beforehand.
3. Functioning in space in 0 gravity environments by learning how to use one's body in it.
4. The Astronauts are also taught how to connect and broadcast with earth and how to do repairs on the ship if things go awry during the mission and the ship needs repair.