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ESA seeks to make space exploration more inclusive

Media take photos as a spacecraft launches with members of the International Space Station expedition onboard.

Media take photos as a spacecraft launches with members of the International Space Station expedition onboard. Source: AAP

The European Space Agency has renewed its call for new astronauts. This is its first astronaut recruitment drive in 11 years, and it is centred around diversity. The agency says it seeks to hire more female astronauts and people disabilities.


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By Nadine Silva

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The European Space Agency has renewed its call for new astronauts. This is its first astronaut recruitment drive in 11 years, and it is centred around diversity. The agency says it seeks to hire more female astronauts and people disabilities.



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