How a cancer researcher prepares to join the European Space Agency astronaut reserve

Meet Sara García Alonso, a biotechnologist and cancer researcher who is training as part of the European Space Agency's astronaut reserve. This video details the initial phase of the Astronaut Reserve Training program at the European Astronaut Centre, highlighting the diverse skills required for future space exploration.

As a member of the ESA Astronaut Reserve, Sara García Alonso is undergoing comprehensive training to prepare for potential space missions. The curriculum at the European Astronaut Centre covers the fundamentals of the International Space Station program, the European space industry, and the institutional framework of the ESA.

The training, known as ART, emphasizes a blend of technical and human-centric skills. Participants engage in hands-on instruction in robotics and spacecraft systems, while also developing competencies in human behavior, scientific research, scuba diving, and survival techniques.

Source: Sara García Alonso | Astronaut Reserve Training, Space biology, Explorer’s Wisdom | ESA Explores #10