Greece is marking a significant milestone in space exploration, as a Greek scientist has been selected to participate in the European Space Agency's (ESA) astronaut training programme, raising the possibility of a Greek astronaut joining a space mission for the first time.
Dr. Adrianos Golemis has begun training at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, having emerged from one of the most competitive selection processes in European aerospace. He was chosen from a pool of more than 22,000 applicants.
