Astronaut selection: tips from Thomas
In 2008, Thomas Pesquet applied to become an ESA astronaut. On 22 April 2021, he will fly his second mission to the International Space Station. In this video Thomas shares how he found his way to space, and encourages viewers to follow their passions as ESA seeks its next class of astronauts.
Nobody is perfect on their first attempt at a task, but Thomas says the only way to improve is to try and keep trying. Though becoming an astronaut seemed a distant dream when he was younger, by continuing to challenge himself and learn along the way he developed the skills he needed to put himself forward and become one of a small group who have travelled to space.
Whatever your passion, his advice is universal: try your best, and if you don’t succeed it doesn’t matter. What does matter is perseverance.
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Thanks for the advice, and godspeed Dragon!
Good Luck, Guys. Have safe Trip.
Thomas – Badass😎
So cool!
I think myself as an astronaut most of the time, though it seems like a dream which is not realistic but I will keep trying. Thanks for the advices!
I'm too much young but…finger crossed!!! Good luck guys!!
Thomas Presquet is a source of inspiration, thanks esa
He is certainly one of my role models !
Good luck Thomas !
So happy that a fellow countrymen can participate in the great and noble pursuit that is space exploration and research !
I love him ❤️
Ya…thanks
I will keep this in mind…🤍
Thomas is our national hero/pride, he's s such a gentleman, so well bred, so nice to everyone, so smart (euphemism) but always very humble, never condescending at all. He's actually a perfect gentleman, very down to earth and very simple. Simply an adorable dude with a lot of charisma. Bon vol Thomas, nous sommes fiers de toi! 🙂
Un des types les plus intelligents de la planète.
Only for a special kind of people we see on TV, so don't expect normal humans pursuing a career as astronauts will be fine.
Omg i havent seen such a heartwarming youtube section in a while! Best of lucks Thomas and thanks ESA for pushing mankind into space!!!! 🚀🚀🚀