Astronaut Training: How to become an Astronaut | Space Science | Episode 2

Space Science Episode 2: What it takes to become an Astronaut To look at the Earth from outer space - who doesn’t dream about that view? But is being an astronaut really a dream job? Are the years of training and hardships each candidate must be willing to endure really worth it? Prof. Dr. Ulrich...

51 min - Space & the Universe - Free Documentary

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