https://spacewatch.global/tag/parastronaut/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:25:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/parastronaut/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/the-space-cafe-podcast-139-with-john-mcfall/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67657 John McFall - surgeon, Paralympic medalist, father of three, and ESA parastronaut selectee — joins Markus to explore how human spaceflight changes when we design for ability, not assumptions. From winter survival in the Pyrenees to EVA realities and cosmic radiation, John shares what it takes to open space to everyone.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/esa-astronaut-selection-in-final-stages/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42035 ESA’s astronaut selection has been progressing as planned, with the cognitive, technical, motor coordination and personality testing (Phase 2) ending in March, while psychometric testing, group and individual exercises and practical tests (Phase 3) ended in June this year. Over 400 applicants took part in the psychological assessments of Phase 3, carried out by an international team of experts.]]>