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ESA presented its new European astronauts

Paris, France - Tomorrow, May 20, during a press-conference

The European Space Agency (ESA) will present tomorrow, May 20, its new European astronauts during a press-conference presented by Jean-Jacques Dordain, Agency's Director General, and Simonetta Di Pippo, Director of Human Spaceflight. Thousands of candidates replied to the application launched in 2008, but only 10 made their way up to the final round. ASI (Italian Space Agency) will hold a special...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104718
Rome, Italy, 05/19/2009 18:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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