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Wide range of astronaut applications

Applications have closed. Find out more about the number and location of aspiring astronauts.

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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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ESA astronaut Tim Peake at a Mission X event in United Kingdom

FAQs

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

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Key graphic for ESA astronaut selection 2021/22

Media kit

Infographics and information for the 2021-22 ESA astronaut selection

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ESA Astronaut Careers Fair Q&A

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

Astronaut selection podcast

An ESA Explores podcast series on astronaut selection and space careers

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