Meet ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer

German citizen, Matthias Maurer, officially graduated as an ESA astronaut on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. Having completed basic and pre-assignment training, he is now qualified to go to space. 
From in the classroom to underwater, across Europe, China and beyond, this clip showcases a few highlights from a challenging and rewarding three-year programme. Congratulations Matthias and welcome to the team. 
Follow Matthias on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Explornaut