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Calling all future astronauts!

31/03/2021 107873 views 349 likes
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Handbook for astronaut applicants

Astronaut Applicant Handbook

Information for all applicants to ESA's astronaut selection

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Astronaut selection: parastronaut feasibility project

Parastronaut feasibility project

A new opportunity in spaceflight

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Key dates

Timeline for ESA's 2021-22 astronaut selection

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FAQs

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about becoming an ESA astronaut

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Media kit

Infographics and information for the 2021-22 ESA astronaut selection

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ESA outlines its search for astronauts

Watch the replay of briefings in all six languages on YouTube

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Could this be you? Graphic for ESA's 2021-22 astronaut selection.

ESA Explores astronaut selection

An ESA podcast series on astronaut selection and space careers

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