ASCAN and Unassigned Astronaut training info and activities

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Lucas Samuel
@LucasSa54749430
Geology revelations: from Earth to the Moon
https://blogs.esa.int/caves/2024/10/01/geology-revelations-from-earth-to-the-moon/

@ESA_CAVES

https://twitter.com/LucasSa54749430/status/1841097624314630467

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Raphaël Liégeois
@Raph_Astro
GT:
[EN] ✍️ Diary of an astronaut - space rescue ⛑️

The last dive photos I shared may seem like an invitation to relax—especially with the perfect soundtrack from Jacques Brel or Hooverphonic 🎶—but in reality these dives are intense and packed with a long list of exercises (they usually last about six o'clock!).

One of the most important tasks is to rescue a crew member who, for whatever reason, can no longer return to the airlock independently—we call this an "incapacitated crew rescue" (ICR).

On our last dive we did this exercise with Sophie, and the video shows the beginning of my ICR, securing Sophie before returning her to the airlock. The good news? We both got out safely 🙂.

See you soon 😉

Hervé Stevenin
@ESAstro_trainer
GT:
👍 Great @Raph_Astro ! Thanks for sharing this clip of the initial phase of your Incapacitated Crew Rescue training in a diving suit. 🚨
I am glad I could train you there in Cologne in the Neutral Buoyancy Facility of the @esa 😉

https://twitter.com/ESAstro_trainer/status/1842174178713108777

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Takae in Space🚀✨🌍🔭
@TS86142
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NASA's astronaut selection began this March, and the upcoming schedule was recently announced. Among those who passed in the past, there are some who have attempted the selection more than ten times. We are looking forward to the results in June 2025.
● October to December 2024: Initial interviews, inspections and testing at Johnson Space Center
● January 2025: Finalists selected
● January to April 2025: Additional interviews and testing for finalists at Johnson Space Center
● June 2025: Announcement of astronaut candidates
● August 2025: Candidates gather at Johnson Space Center https://nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronaut-selection-timeline/
 @NASA

Image Credit: NASA

Among the selection activities, the cultural fit assessment particularly caught my attention. These evaluations aim to determine how well candidates align with the values ​​and mission of the space agency. For example, questions like "Describe a time when you had to make a difficult ethical decision," "How do you prioritize teamwork in your work?" and "Can you discuss a time you worked with a diverse team?" are designed to gain insights into candidates' values ​​and collaborative skills.

https://twitter.com/TS86142/status/1842477733194121644

Explorers Wanted: NASA to Hire More New Artemis Generation Astronauts

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Astronaut Sophie Adenot Spacesuit Training

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Human Spaceflight
@esaspaceflight
Where we're going, we'll need pictures. 📸

⏩ #ForwardToTheMoon, @esa tested the Moon camera that astronauts will use during the @NasaArtemis III mission in Lanzarote's lunar-like landscapes 🇪🇸.

🌚 Moon vision during #PANGAEA: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Moon_vision

https://twitter.com/esaspaceflight/status/1843608194272346477

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Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and Anna Kikina Underwater Spacesuit Training