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Samantha Cristoforetti

Targeted launch dates for Matthias and Samantha

NASA and SpaceX are continuing plans to launch Crew-3 astronauts to the International Space Station as early as Sunday 31 October, and targeting the return home of Crew-2 astronauts in the early-to-mid November timeframe.

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Astronauts

Wide range of applications for ESA’s astronaut selection

Aspiring astronauts from across Europe are awaiting the next step in ESA’s astronaut selection, following the 18 June closure of the Agency’s first application period in 11 years.

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Matthias Maurer

Updated Space Station launch and return dates

NASA and SpaceX have adjusted the target launch date for Crew-3 to the International Space Station and the return date for Crew-2.

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Astronauts

Be part of something big

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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Podcasts

New podcast episode: ESA Explores Columbus’ launch to orbit

The latest episode of ESA Explores podcast series 'Time and Space' series is out now, with a focus on the launch of Europe's Columbus laboratory. 

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Spaceship EAC

Spaceship EAC: artificial intelligence for astronauts

Clara Moriceau from France has spent six months thinking like an astronaut as COVID-19 restrictions moved her internship at ESA’s Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, from in-person to online. With a background in space systems engineering, Clara is part of Spaceship EAC’s disruptive technology team and has been working remotely on two projects in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

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International Space Station

Space Station marks 20 years of habitation

Monday 2 November marks 20 years since the first crew took up residence on the International Space Station. Since then the football field-sized feat of engineering has hosted 26 European missions and supported over 2700 international experiments to improve life on Earth and in space.

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