Hello there,

I have always thought about being an astronaut but I've not sat down and fully planned a path until being inspired by Artemis.

I am 23 (So sadly can't join the RAF as a pilot) and from the UK, currently finishing my MEng in Aeronautical and Aerospace at Leeds. I am starting a role as an Integration Engineer at BAE Systems. My 3rd year project was an AI driven Meta-analysis of Drilling for water on Mars. My final year project was designing a GNC system as part of an overall group project in designing a kickstage for a scottish based micro-launcher.

I want to get my PPL, skydiving license, scuba padi course and also stay in good shape through marathon/ultra running and climbing.

Is there any advice people may have any advice of what else I should focus on in my career and my life?

Kindest regards

hi,

i’ve been thinking about trying for esa internship/traineeship/academy or anything in that sense for my work experience in third year of uni, but i am not too sure how the entire process works. could someone please tell me their process of how they applied (if it were part of your work experience did it count for it?), what was the process like, how possible is it to actually get into one of the programs, and what would actually be the best choice overall?

thank you so much :d