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the last few months were also about making the most of every little moment

Funny thing is, by the time departure date arrived in November, and even more so by the time I finally received them end of December, I had completely forgotten most of their precious contents and the treasures they held…

Another prototype of the machine is actually located on the International Space Station!

The second-to-last training I had was back at the EAC (European Astronaut Centre) in Cologne, where the entire team of winter-overers finally met. We benefited from a few days of “human behaviour and performance training” (HBP), similar though not as far ranging in scope as the training the astronauts receive. Loredana Bessone, helped by Mario … Continue reading From behavioural training and cooking…

I discovered a whole world I had not suspected even existed

We might have to perform rescue procedures in remote conditions, and we have to be autonomous for any medical situation that could arise over the period of a year

I learnt about techniques quite novel to me...

I had the chance to work in what was an exceptional and incredibly inspiring environment, surrounded by dozens of models of satellites, rocket launchers and...

After that first meeting in Cologne in May, it was back to regular work in London as well as some personal training in expedition medicine (and beautiful hikes!) in the region of the Lake District in England. The whirlwind of the various training weeks then started mid August. I first went to Munich to meet … Continue reading Learning the tricks of the job, part I

The adventure truly starts