Joining the ranks today: ESA’s new class of astronauts!     Congratulations soph_astro, astro.rosemary, pablo_alvarez_astro, raphael_astro, esaastro_marco and australianspaceagency astronaut candidate aussieastrokatherine on becoming certified #astronauts.      Leading this exceptional team through basic training, whether in the sky, water, or on land, has been a remarkable honour. From learning space technology and science, basic medical skills to training in the europeanspaceagency’s Neutral Buoyancy Facility for future spacewalks, you’ve all made impressive strides. Now, you can confidently step into your new role as #space explorers.     It’s been a pleasure working with each of you, and I look forward to our next adventures. But for now, enjoy your wings—you’ve earned them!      #ESAastro2022 #TheHoppers