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EAC trains its first international astronaut class.

Hans Bolender1, Loredana Bessone, Andreas Schoen

  • 1Astronaut Training Division, European Astronaut Centre (EAC), Cologne, Germany.

ESA Bulletin. Bulletin ASE. European Space Agency
|September 30, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The European Astronaut Centre (EAC) successfully conducted its first International Space Station (ISS) advanced training course, enhancing astronaut readiness for Columbus module operations and experiments. This milestone validates ESA's training program for future space missions.

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Area of Science:

  • Space Exploration
  • Astronaut Training
  • International Space Station (ISS) Operations

Background:

  • The European Space Agency (ESA) has established an operational ISS training program.
  • Astronauts require advanced training for complex space missions and module operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the inaugural ESA advanced training course for an international ISS astronaut class.
  • To assess the effectiveness and readiness of ESA's ISS training program.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a two-week advanced training course at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) for ten international astronauts.
  • Included classroom lessons, hands-on sessions on the Columbus module, Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), and experiment facilities.
  • Utilized the Columbus Crew Training Facility for Data Management System (DMS) training.

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  • Performed two Training Readiness Reviews (TRR) with international partner support.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully completed the first ESA advanced ISS training course.
    • Astronauts received comprehensive training on Columbus module systems, ATV, and crew operations.
    • Training facilities and instructor skills were evaluated and found satisfactory.
    • International Training Control Board (ITCB) confirmed ESA's readiness for advanced training.

    Conclusions:

    • ESA's ISS training program is operational and effective.
    • The first training course provided valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
    • ESA is prepared to deliver advanced training for ISS crew and ground support personnel.