Space Science
Training for the εpsilon mission
Mar 5, 2026, 12:00 PM
出典: ESA Space News
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<p>ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot began her training at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, where she studied spacecraft systems and crew operations — learning to think and act as an astronaut. Alongside this, she conditioned her body for spaceflight and prepared for the physical and operational demands of her mission.</p><p>Her preparation includes continuous medical training and support, neutral buoyancy training for spacewalks and immersive virtual reality sessions at ESA’s XR Lab.</p><p>This video features interviews with Bimba Hoyer, Flight Surgeon at ESA; Hervé Stevenin, Head of EVA & Parabolic Flight Training Unit and Head of the Neutral Buoyancy Facility; and Lionel Ferra, Software and Artificial Intelligence Team Leader at ESA.</p>
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Video:
00:05:43
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot began her training at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, where she studied spacecraft systems and crew operations — learning to think and act as an astronaut. Alongside this, she conditioned her body for spaceflight and prepared for the physical and operational demands of her mission.
Her preparation includes continuous medical training and support, neutral buoyancy training for spacewalks and immersive virtual reality sessions at ESA’s XR Lab.
This video features interviews with Bimba Hoyer, Flight Surgeon at ESA; Hervé Stevenin, Head of EVA & Parabolic Flight Training Unit and Head of the Neutral Buoyancy Facility; and Lionel Ferra, Software and Artificial Intelligence Team Leader at ESA.
Related Knowledge
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Neutral Buoyancy Training
Neutral buoyancy training is a method used to prepare astronauts for the weightlessness of space. This training involves submerging astronauts in water to simulate the conditions they will experience during spacewalks, allowing them to practice movements and tasks in a controlled environment.
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Spacecraft Systems
Spacecraft systems encompass the various components and technologies that enable a spacecraft to function in space. This includes life support systems, propulsion, navigation, and communication technologies, all of which are essential for successful missions.