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ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet has the pleasure to announce a new challenge for students 16 years old and under from all ESA Member States*. Thomas is looking forward to his upcoming Proxima mission, but before flying to the International Space Station (ISS), he would like to invite you to take part in the European Astro Pi Challenge. On board the ISS there are two Astro Pi computers - Ed and Izzy. One of these Astro Pis is available for use by Thomas and can run computer codes developed by…you!