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Graduation Of Europe's New AstronautsParis, France (ESA) Nov 23, 2010 ESA's six latest astronaut candidates proudly received their diplomas at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. From now on, they are officially 'astronauts'. The new astronauts, smiling in their blue overalls, were in the spotlight at ESA's training centre. They were presented with their certificates signed by Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director General, Simonetta Di Pippo, Director of Human Spaceflight, and Michel Togini, Head of the Astronaut Group. The graduation ceremony, held in ... read more |
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