THE ESA'S GLOBAL NETWORK EAC (European Astronaut Centre) Cologne, Germany. The ESA’s corps of 16 astronauts, from seven member states, is based in Cologne. Since 1990, the EAC has provided training and medical support to ESA astronauts on the ground and during a series of space missions. In the future, the EAC’s facilities will serve not only ESA’s astronauts, but also those from other parts of the world who will become involved with the ESA’s elements in the International Space Station, including the Columbus laboratory. 15 of 41
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