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    • Title How to become an astronaut
    • Released 23/11/2011
    • Length 00:01:59
    • Language English
    • Footage Type Interior Shot
    • Copyright ESA
    • Description

      ‘How do I become an astronaut?’ is a question that Frank Danesy has been asked many, many times. In this video Frank talks about the qualities needed to become an astronaut, the selection campaigns and the rigorous training involved for the lucky few who are eventually chosen.


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    • Activity Human Resources and Education
    • People Alexander Gerst , Andreas Mogensen , Frank Danesy (HR) , Luca Parmitano , Samantha Cristoforetti , Thomas Pesquet , Timothy Peake
    • System ISS
    • Location EAC , ESOC
    • Action Astronauts working , Discussing , Explaining , Flying by , Monitoring , Simulating , Training , Walking , Working on the ISS
    • Keywords Astronauts , Astronauts selection , Astronauts training , Astronauts training microgravity , Astronauts training underwater , Astronauts working , Career , Earth views (taken by astronauts) , Flags , Instrument , Instruments onboard , ISS module , Microgravity simulation , Scuba Diver , Solar panels

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