How much do astronauts get paid ESA?

Upon entering the ESA Astronaut Corps, new recruits will generally be paid at the A2 level. Following the successful completion of the basic astronaut training, the recruit will be paid in accordance with the grade A3: approx. €5800-€6650/month.

When was the last ESA astronaut selection?

The selection program for 4 new astronauts was launched on 19 May 2008 with applications due by 16 June 2008 so that final selection would be due spring 2009. Almost 10,000 people registered as astronaut candidates as of 18 June 2008.

How many ESA astronauts are there?

ESA’s astronaut corps currently comprises seven active Astronauts: Samantha Cristoforetti (IT), Alexander Gerst (GER), Matthias Maurer (GER), Andreas Mogensen (DEN), Luca Parmitano (IT), Tim Peake (UK), Thomas Pesquet (FR). Active ESA astronauts will continue to fly once the new class will join.

Where do ESA astronauts train?

the European Astronaut Centre
Every ESA astronaut starts the training cycle by completing the 16-month ‘Basic training’ at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany.

Who is the highest paid astronaut?

Neil Armstrong’s
Neil Armstrong’s Salary At the time of the Apollo 11 flight in 1969, Neil Armstrong was paid a salary of $27,401 and was the highest paid of the flying astronauts, according to the Boston Herald. That translates to $190,684 in 2019 dollars.

What is the age limit for ESA?

You can get ESA if you’re self-employed – the application process is the same. To claim ESA you must: be aged 16 or over.

What qualifications do you need to be an ESA astronaut?

Minimum of a master’s degree in natural sciences, medicine, engineering, mathematics, or computer sciences or a degree as an experimental test pilot and/or test engineer from an official experimental test pilot school. At least three years of relevant professional experience after graduation.

Can u get pregnant in space?

As a result NASA’s official policy forbids pregnancy in space. Female astronauts are tested regularly in the 10 days prior to launch. And sex in space is very much frowned upon. So far the have been no confirmed instances of coitus, though lots of speculation.

Do you want to be an astronaut for ESA?

With ESA astronaut Tim Peake stepping out of the International Space Station tomorrow, have you ever wanted to know if you have what it takes to be an astronaut? ESA is offering a trial version of a test developed for future astronauts for you to try at home – and by taking part you will help us select a new generation of astronauts.

Who is the head of the ESA Astronaut Centre?

The head of ESA’s astronaut centre, Frank De Winne, says: “ESA is not currently running a selection campaign but developing tests for astronaut selection takes time and needs to be done right.” Your task is to move and turn an object to fit exactly in a new position in three dimensions.

How many ESA astronauts are on the ISS?

As of Nov 2014, 24 ESA astronauts are now able to go board the ISS. There are currently 47 members of the Corps, 26 currently active. The European Astronaut Corps is based at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany.

Is the European Space Agency looking for astronauts?

For the first time in 11 years, ESA is looking for new astronauts. These recruits will work alongside ESA’s existing astronauts as Europe enters a new era of space exploration. Find out more about space activities in our 22 Member States, and understand how ESA works together with their national agencies, institutions and organisations.