Fancy a space career? Go after Raphaël Liègeois!

ESERO - Belgen in de ruimtevaart - Raphaël Liègeois
  • Profession: Astronaut

  • Organisation: European Space Agency – ESA

Describe a typical day at your job.
 

Every day is different, but right now I have a lot of theoretical and practical classes.

What is the coolest part of your job?

Getting ready to go into space.

Are there aspects of your job that you don’t like so much?

I am often away from my family.

How did you get into this job?

It has always been a dream of mine.

What orientation did you take at school? Did it influence your later career?

I took maths, science and Latin.

What non – technical skills do you need in your profession? How have you been able to develop these?

Communication is an important aspect in my job.

What is the most valuable moment in your career so far?

Sharing what I do with different groups.

What is your dream job?

This is my dream job 🙂

What advice would you give to someone considering your job? For example, are there any important character traits or work experiences they could take away?

Do something you love and believe in your dreams.