I want to become an astronaut or test pilot
I want to become an astronaut. Does EADS train astronauts?
No, EADS is not responsible for training astronauts. The company doesn’t take part in selecting astronauts or training them.
The Group only manufactures space systems and trains astronauts on the scientific systems and instruments developed and manufactured by EADS or its subsidiaries.
If you are interested in further information on training for astronauts, contact one of the space agencies listed here. In general, an applicant has to be a citizen of the country that is carrying out the space programme. Apart from good physical condition, a scientific training is the second basic requirement. Applicants without a degree in science are not in demand.
Young people can experience the fascination of aerospace at Space Camps in Europe or the USA.
European Space Agency (ESA), European Astronaut Centre (EAC), Cologne, Germany
Since 1998, there has been a single European astronaut corps. It comprises 16 astronauts and it is based in Cologne.
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Russian Federal Space Agency (Федеральное космическое агентство)
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National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA)
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Nasa holds a selection programme every two years, depending on requirements. Mission specialists or pilot astronauts are in demand. US citizenship is a prerequisite.
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Spacecamps
Young people can enjoy the fascination of aerospace in Space Camps in Europe or the USA. The following links are only for your personal information and are not a recommendation.
USA
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Europe
Testpilot
EADS does not train test pilots. You should read the curriculum vitae of a test pilot working for EADS in Manching.
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