9 September 2025
"Astronaut for a Day": 14 Austrian young people take off into weightlessness
After an intensive selection process, the 14 Austrian participants in the "Astronaut for a Day" initiative, jointly conducted for the first time by Austria, Luxembourg, and Estonia, have been decided. Originally, 13 slots were planned, but due to the high quality of the applications, 14 participants were ultimately selected. The last spot was drawn from the original five reserve candidates. Seven girls and seven boys, aged between 15 and 18, will have the unique opportunity to experience weightlessness on a parabolic flight on 15 October 2025. The group will be supplemented by four reserve astronauts: three girls and one boy.