Members of ESA’s astronaut class of 2022 embarked on their first overseas field trip. They visited NASA’s facilities at the Johnson Space Centre (JSC) in Houston, Texas, USA, to get familiar with the environment where they will spend a significant part of their training once assigned to a mission.
Their week-long stay at JSC offered an ideal opportunity for the group to familiarize with their upcoming training environments, meet their soon-to-be colleagues and counterparts as well as taking part in specialized training events.
First stop for ESA’s astronaut candidates: an immersive experience exploring the Space Station architecture through a full-scale mock-up.
For ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, currently serving as liaison officer between EAC and JSC in Houston, took pleasure in guiding them around while passing on his experience and knowledge to the next generation.