From commercial pilot to the stars: meet ESA's youngest astronaut
In short: Discover the journey of Thomas Pesquet, an aerospace engineer and commercial pilot selected by the European Space Agency. This video introduces the man behind the Proxima mission to the International Space Station.
Thomas Pesquet's path to orbit began with rigorous academic training in France and Canada, specializing in spacecraft design and control. Before joining the European Space Agency in 2009, he built an extensive career in aviation, logging over 2,300 hours flying commercial airliners like the Airbus A320.
Beyond his technical expertise as an engineer and pilot, Pesquet is a highly active individual with diverse interests ranging from judo to saxophone.
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