Astronauts
Future astronauts wanted!
Posted on Wednesday March 31st, 2021 by Ally
Make #YourWayToSpace with ESA's astronaut selection! Applications being accepted via the ESA careers website until 28 May 2021.
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Astronauts
Be part of something big
Posted on Monday March 29th, 2021 by Ally
For the first time in over a decade, ESA is seeking new astronauts. Applications for the 2021-22 selection open Wednesday 31 March 2021 and must be made via the ESA careers website before applications close on 28 May.
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Thomas Pesquet
Crew-2 launch date 22 April
Posted on Tuesday March 9th, 2021 by julien
NASA and the space agencies running the International Space Station have a new target date for the Crew-2 launch of ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur and JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide: 22 April. The working date fits the orbit of the Space Station better at the time and allows for a better arrival […]
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Samantha Cristoforetti
Are you Cristofoready?
Posted on Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 by Ally
ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has been assigned a second space mission and will fly to the International Space Station in spring 2022.
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Thomas Pesquet
Crew-2 conference replay
Posted on Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 by julien
Watch the replay of the first conference for Crew-2.
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Astronauts
Replay: ESA outlines its search for astronauts
Posted on Tuesday February 16th, 2021 by Ally
The European Space Agency (ESA) held a series of press briefings from 13:00 CET (12:00 GMT) on Tuesday 16 February, providing information on the upcoming 2021-22 astronaut selection campaign.
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Astronauts
Watch live: ESA outlines its search for astronauts
Posted on Tuesday February 16th, 2021 by Ally
For the first time in over a decade, the European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking new astronauts. Tune in to ESA Web TV on Tuesday 16 February from 13:00 CET (12:00 GMT) for briefings in six languages and all you need to know.
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Luca Parmitano
Beyond: one year since Luca’s landing
Posted on Saturday February 6th, 2021 by Ally
Saturday 6 February marks exactly one year since ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano returned from his second mission to the International Space Station. In that time, the world has changed significantly due to the spread of COVID-19. The Italian astronaut who would have usually shared his knowledge and experiences with European citizens in person, has […]
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