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About EAC
EAC facilities
As the hub of astronaut activity in Europe, the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) is equipped with a range of specialist training facilities including:
How to reach us
The European Astronaut Centre in
Cologne, Germany, is home to ESA’s
astronauts. This is where European
astronauts receive their training for
space missions.
PR, Media and Communications
The EAC Communications team promotes ESA’s human spaceflight, exploration and space science activities across media, digital channels and public outreach.
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Call for Applications – Space Physician Training Course 2026
Are you a physician and/or a PhD related to Aviation or Aerospace Medicine wishing to gain insight into the field of Space Medicine? If so, would you like to learn about how Medical Support is provided to European Space Agency (ESA) Crew by the Space Medicine Team at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, and discuss the challenges that Physicians will face in support of human exploration and commercial spaceflight in the future?
ESA presents new generation of astronauts
The European Space Agency has chosen 17 individuals to form its newest astronaut class from more than 22 500 applicants from across its Member States. The ESA astronaut class 2022 includes five astronaut candidates and 12 members of the European astronaut reserve.
Watch live: ESA outlines its search for astronauts
New application deadline: due to Lithuania's new status as an ESA Associated Member, the application period has been extended by three weeks. Applications for ESA's Astronaut and Astronaut (with a physical disability) vacancies now close 18 June 2021.For the first time in over a decade, the European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking new astronauts. Tune in to ESA Web TV on Tuesday 16 February from 13:00 CET (12:00 GMT) for briefings in six languages and all you need to know.
Join the webinar on Accessibility in Human Spaceflight
What are the next steps for making human spaceflight more inclusive, accessible, and safer? How can designing for space accessibility improve accessibility on Earth? Where does ESA's feasibility study "Fly!" stand?On Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 15:00-17:00 CEST, join the webinar organised by ESA’s Advanced Concepts Team and ESA’s Chief Diversity Officer, with the support of the non-profit BIRNE7 e.V.
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Astronauts assemble: reserve reunion
Members of the reserve of ESA's astronaut class of 2022 visit the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne.
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N° 77-2025: The European Astronaut Centre is expanding
The European Astronaut Centre will benefit from the addition of a new building to host an increased share of the European Space Agency workforce, almost tripling its current number of representatives in Cologne, Germany.
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Activities at EAC
ESA Astronaut Selection
ESA astronauts
In 1998, ESA Member States participating in the International Space Station (ISS) programme decided to unite their respective astronaut teams with the existing ESA core team to form a single European Astronaut Corps. This integration process was completed in 2002.
Training
Based at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), ESA’s Space Training Team ensures all European astronauts are well prepared for missions to the International Space Station and equipped for the next phase of space exploration.
Space Medicine
Astronauts face many health challenges when living and working in space, including the impacts of microgravity, radiation and isolation.
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