In 2022, ESA selected 17 individuals to form a new class of astronauts. Among them, five astronaut candidates are currently undergoing basic training at the European Astronaut Centre in preparation for future space missions. Follow their journey as they train to become the next generation of space explorers.
Posted on Thursday 24 August 2023 by Nadjejda
(English) Becoming an astronaut was never a master plan for Marcus Wandt. There were many things that intrigued him as a kid, and while the idea was unlikely, it remained a captivating dream that took root and slowly grew stronger.
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Posted on Wednesday 19 July 2023 by Nadjejda
(English) Every week spent in a different place, in a different time zone. A myriad of training lessons, countless instructors, and never-before-seen technology. A life between airports, the new faces, the non-stop learning… and no time for lunch.
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Posted on Monday 26 June 2023 by Laura
(English) After three months of intensive training, ESA astronaut candidates Sophie Adenot, Rosemary Coogan, Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Raphaël Liégeois, and Marco Sieber have immersed themselves into the world of spaceflight and exploration, gaining valuable insights into their future roles.
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