Czech Astronaut to Join Private ISS Mission via ESA

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Published: 2026-06-08
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency
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The European Space Agency is facilitating a mission for a Czech astronaut to the International Space Station. This endeavor will be part of the first private astronaut mission to the ISS, awarded by NASA to Vast. An ESA reserve astronaut is slated to pilot the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft in 2027, pending final approval.

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