Europe is recruiting astronauts: here's what it takes to become one

By Elisa Raffaella Ferrè, Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway

For the first time in 11 years, the European Space Agency (Esa) is recruiting new astronauts. Applications will open on the 31 March 2021 for eight weeks, followed by a six-stage selection process to identify the next generation of European astronauts.

By 2030, humans will once again walk on the surface of the Moon, travel to Mars and potentially enjoy sub-orbital holidays. The new space era will provide enormous benefits to all of us. It…

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