ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Andrea Patassa

ESA Explores by European Space Agency

Mar 21, 20259:13Science & Medicine

Meet Andrea Patassa —test pilot, aviator, passionate outdoor adventurer, and Member of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve. In this miniseries, we take you on a journey through the ESA Astronaut Reserve, diving into the first part o...

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