ESA Astronaut Alexander Gerst

Date: Fri, May 23, 2014 | 06:30 - 06:50 GMT | 08:30 - 08:50 CEST

Replay: Fri, May 23, 2014 | 14:30 - 14:50 GMT | 16:30 - 16:50 CEST

Type: ESA TV Exchange

Format: 16:9

In 2009, volcanologist Alexander Gerst from Germany became a member of the European Space Agency's Astronaut Corps.

Having undergone a rigorous international training programme, on 28 May 2014 he'll be launched to the International Space Station on a long-duration mission – becoming the second of ESA's  new generation of astronauts to travel into orbit.

This video recalls the career of Alexander and show several parts of his training. It includes interviews with Alexander in English and German.

More information at: http://www.esa.int/bluedot

Preview and download:
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2014/05/Alexander_Gerst_Bio_and_Training

Script:
EbS96673.doc

Satellite Parameters: Eutelsat 9A at 9 degrees E, transponder 59, downlink frequency 11900.1 horizontally polarised, symbol rate 27,500 FEC 2/3.