Space exploration is a major global issue and Europe wants to be in the driving seat. It therefore needs to develop a global vision and a strategic action plan.
Tag: Belgian Astronaut
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ESA Euronews: Europe and space exploration (Italiano)
Space exploration is a major global issue and Europe wants to be in the driving seat. It therefore needs to develop a global vision and a strategic action plan.
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ESA Euronews: Europe and space exploration (Français)
Space exploration is a major global issue and Europe wants to be in the driving seat. It therefore needs to develop a global vision and a strategic action plan.
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ESA Euronews: Europe and space exploration (Deutsch)
Space exploration is a major global issue and Europe wants to be in the driving seat. It therefore needs to develop a global vision and a strategic action plan.
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ESA Euronews: Europe and space exploration
Space exploration is a major global issue and Europe wants to be in the driving seat. It therefore needs to develop a global vision and a strategic action plan.
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How do you feel after the first few months in orbit?
Frank De Winne is answering a few questions on the ISS submitted by the pupils of Class 7M from the Christian Morgenstern School in Hersching (Germany):
Question:
– Jerome (13): How do you feel in orbit after 2 months?
– Karina (13): How much time do you spend working outside the ISS?
– Tamara: Do you have any real free time in the ISS, and how can you spend this time? How often do you contact your family?
– Antoine (13): Have you ever felt scared in orbit? Has there ever been a moment that you wished to be back on Earth?
– Regina (14): Has anything strange happened on the ISS that none of your colleagues have been able to explain?
– Flavu: Which kind of education and qualification do you need for this kind of work? -

What does a typical working day on the ISS look like?
Frank De Winne is answering a question on the ISS submitted by Thomas Kern from Germany:
What does a typical working day on the ISS look like? -

Can you feel the speed at which the ISS travels?
Frank De Winne is answering a question on the ISS submitted by Paul from Portugal:
When you do your EVA (space walk), can you feel the speed (28.000 Km/h) at which the ISS is travelling? -

How do you wash your clothes in space?
Frank De Winne is answering a question on the ISS submitted by Herman from Belgium:
– How do you wash your clothes in space?
– Do you use washing powder to wash your clothes in space? -

How does food stay fresh on the ISS?
Frank De Winne is answering a question on the ISS submitted by Cedric from Belgium:
– How do you occupy yourself during the 2-day Soyuz journey to the ISS?
– How does food stay fresh in space, since there is no fridge on the ISS? -

What medical conditions would stop you becoming an astronaut?
Frank De Winne is answering a question on the ISS submitted by Mrs. Shahi from Birmingham (United Kingdom):
What medical conditions would stop you becoming an astronaut? -

Frank De Winne: ESA astronaut
Astronaut Frank De Winne talks about his OasISS mission, being the first European commander of the International Space Station, about living in space… and missing a few home comforts, like a shower or a glass of wine!
