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Both from Switzerland, they dive into their astronaut training experiences, how space missions have evolved, and which Moon they’d love to explore. Their passion for space is contagious – this episode is a must-listen!</p> <p>This is Episode 11 of our ESA Explores podcast series, delving into everything you want to know about the ESA astronaut class of 2022. Recorded in December 2023.</p> <p>Find out more about Marco: <a href="https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Marco_Alain_Sieber">https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Marco_Alain_Sieber</a></p> <p>About Claude: <a href="https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Claude_Nicollier">https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Claude_Nicollier</a></p> <p>About the ESA astronaut class of 2022: <a href="https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/category/astronauts2022/esa-astronaut-candidates/">https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/category/astronauts2022/esa-astronaut-candidates/</a></p> <p>Glossary: EAC - European Astronaut Centre, EVA - Extravehicular Activity</p> <p>Host and audio editing by Laura Zurmühlen, featuring music by Denzel Lorge and cover art by Gaël Nadaud.</p></p></div><div class="read-more"><a 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Join us as we speak to Marco about his first months of training and living in Germany, his background as a medical doctor, his favourite training lessons, and what he is excited about for the future of space exploration.</p> <p>This is the third episode of our ESA Explores podcast series introducing the ESA astronaut class of 2022. It was recorded in November 2023.</p> <p>Find out more about Marco: <a href="https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Marco_Alain_Sieber">https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Marco_Alain_Sieber</a></p> <p>And about ESA’s astronaut class of 2022: <a href="https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/category/astronauts2022/esa-astronaut-candidates/">https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/category/astronauts2022/esa-astronaut-candidates/</a></p> <p>Music and audio editing by Denzel Lorge. 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