Photo: Salik Sláma, Brno Observatory and Planetarium
Czech fighter pilot Aleš Svoboda is preparing for a mission to the International Space Station, marking an important step for Czech participation in European space exploration. Belgian astronaut Frank De Winne, a former head of the European Astronaut Centre, was directly involved in his selection. He told Czech Radio science reporter Martin Srb why he believes Svoboda possesses the qualities needed for the demanding assignment.
Belgian astronaut Frank De Winne, a veteran of two space missions and a former head of the European Astronaut Centre, was directly involved in Aleš Svoboda’s selection.
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Author: Vít Pohanka