ESA graduates the 'Hoppers': Europeans, Australian pass astronaut basic training

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ESA graduates the 'Hoppers': Europeans, Australian pass astronaut basic training
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ESA's astronaut class of 2022 pose with their diplomas after their graduation from basic training on April 22, 2024. From left to right: Rosemary Coogan, Sophie Adenot, Raphaël Liégeois, Pablo lvarez Fernández, Marco Sieber and Katherine Bennell-Pegg.Five new European astronauts and the first astronaut from the Australian Space Agency are now ready to"hop" into their first flight assignments, having completed basic training.

"The addition of fresh talent and diverse perspectives and expertise enhances our ability to navigate the complexities of space exploration and solidifies ESA's role as a pioneering force in shaping our future in space," Aschbacher said.— the Hoppers began their studies at the EAC and then moved on to other facilities around the world.

ESA's astronaut class of 2022 at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. Katherine Bennell-Pegg of the Australian Space Agency poses with ESA astronauts Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Rosemary Coogan, Sophie Adenot, Marco Sieber and Raphaël Liégeois in May 2023.The addition of the Hoppers brings ESA's active astronaut corps to 11 members.

"I'm incredibly determined to make the most of this past year, and whatever follows, to generate further opportunities for Australian industry, and the aspirations of everyone back home," said Bennell-Pegg in a."Partnering with ESA has been a remarkable opportunity to not only contribute to our shared goals but also to foster collaboration on a global scale, which is essential for the future of space exploration.

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