ESA Explores

From Lab to Orbit: Turning Space Science into Reality

Go behind the scenes at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, and discover how space experiments are prepared long before they reach orbit. Meet the ECOS t

The Voice in Orbit: Talking to Astronauts in Space

Meet the voices astronauts hear in space. At ESA’s European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, the Eurocom team is the link between crew and ground, guiding astronauts

Mission Control: Keeping Columbus Running 24/7

Step inside the Columbus Control Centre near Munich, in Germany, and discover what it takes to keep ESA's Columbus science laboratory running—24 hours a day, 365 days a y

Pablo Álvarez Fernández: Spacesuits, survival and spacewalk dreams

Step inside astronaut training with ESA astronaut Pablo Álvarez Fernández as he shares his training journey from Cologne in Germany to Houston in the US. Discover what it

ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Carmen Possnig

Meet Carmen Possnig—medical doctor, space physiology researcher and ESA astronaut reserve member. In this episode, she shares how her time at Concordia Station in Antarct

ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with John McFall

Meet John McFall – Paralympian, medical doctor and member of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve. As part of ESA’s groundbreaking FLY initiative, John is helping prove that physical

ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Meganne Christian

Meet Meganne Christian — With a PhD in industrial chemistry and hands-on experience in extreme environments, Meganne has tested graphene coatings in microgravity and led

Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski: Training for the Ignis mission

As part of his preparations for the Ignis mission, which forms part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station, ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-W

ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Aleš Svoboda

Meet Aleš Svoboda— A skilled pilot with over 1500 flight hours, Aleš holds a PhD in aircraft and rocket technology and has commanded Quick Reaction Alerts. From flying hi

ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Amelie Schoenenwald

Meet Amelie Schoenenwald— biotechnologist, business expert, and PhD in structural biology. Whether in the lab or the great outdoors, she thrives in extreme environments,

ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Arnaud Prost

Meet Arnaud Prost—aerospace engineer, professional diver, and member of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve. From flying aircraft to getting a taste of spacewalk simulation, his pass

ESA's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Andrea Patassa

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's Astronaut Reserve: Astro Chat with Sara García Alonso

Meet Sara García Alonso — biotechnologist, cancer researcher, passionate science communicator and member of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve. She’s our first guest in this minise

ESA astronaut class of 2022: Astro Chat with Marco Sieber and Claude Nicollier

Swiss round: Get ready for an inspiring episode as we bring together Marco Sieber, from ESA’s newest astronaut class, and Claude Nicollier, a pioneer from ESA’s first ast

Road to the stars: Training for the Moon at LUNA

Join us with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer as we explore LUNA – our state-of-the-art Moon analogue facility located next to the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germ

ESA astronaut class of 2022: Astro Chat with Sławosz Uznański

Sławosz is an ESA project astronaut currently preparing for a future mission to the International Space Station at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre in Germany. We spoke to

ESA astronaut class of 2022: Astro Chat with John McFall

John McFall, a member of the European astronaut reserve from the ESA astronaut class of 2022, brings a diverse background to his role. With experience as an orthopaedic a

ESA astronaut class of 2022: Astro Chat with Alexander Gerst

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, an experienced spaceflyer, spacewalker, and former ISS commander, shares insights into his role as head of astronaut operations at ESA’s Eu

ESA astronaut class of 2022: Astro Chat with Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Katherine Bennell-Pegg from the Australian Space Agency joined ESA’s astronaut candidates from the class of 2022 for basic training through a cooperation agreement with E

ESA astronaut class of 2022: Astro Chat with Sophie Adenot

Sophie Adenot is one of ESA's five astronaut candidates currently undergoing basic astronaut training at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. Tune in as she