He had to beat over 22,000 candidates from all over Europe in the ESA preliminaries, which lasted a year-and-a-half.
Candidates underwent various tests of knowledge regarding space and space technologies, intelligence and computational prowess, the ability to solve complex, unusual problems under time pressure, mental toughness and keeping a cool head under stress. They were subjected to detailed medical examinations and underwent a series of interviews.
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