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Podcaster: Ralph, Paul  & Jenni

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Organization: Awesome Astronomy

Title : Awesome Astronomy How to Become an Astronaut Podcast Extra

Link : www.awesomeastronomy.com

Description:

As the European Space Agency gears up to opening its next recruitment campaign from 31 March to 28 May 2021, we take you through:

  • The entry requirements
  • The selection process
  • The missions successful candidates are expected to fly
  • The first astronaut trawl for candidates with certain physical disabilities

If you want to take a look and see if being an astronaut suits you, go to www.esa.int/YourWayToSpace

If you want to apply, applications should be submitted to the ESA Careers website, from 31 March, at https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

Today’s sponsor: Big thanks to our Patreon supporters this month: David Bowes, Dustin A Ruoff, Brett Duane, Kim Hay, Nik Whitehead, Timo Sievänen, Michael Freedman, Paul Fischer, Rani Bush, Karl Bewley, Joko Danar, Steven Emert, Frank Tippin, Steven Jansen, Barbara Geier, Don Swartwout, James K. Wood, Katrina Ince, Michael Lewinger, Phyllis Simon Foster, Nicolo DePierro, Tim Smith, Frank Frankovic, Steve Nerlich

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