{"id":9693,"date":"2022-05-03T07:44:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T06:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aata.dev\/?p=9693"},"modified":"2022-05-03T07:51:27","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T06:51:27","slug":"astronaut-mattias-maurer-speaks-of-the-between-humanity-and-the-cosmos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aata.dev\/index.php\/2022\/05\/03\/astronaut-mattias-maurer-speaks-of-the-between-humanity-and-the-cosmos\/","title":{"rendered":"ASTRONAUT MATTIAS MAURER speaks of the link between humanity and the cosmos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ASTRONAUT MATTIAS MAURER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

speaks of the between humanity and the cosmos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and Norman Warwick listens in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course it must be spectacular, mind-blowing, life changing to have a window seat on the International Space Station and look out in jaw-dropped, goggle- eyed wonder at stars in the moonlight, and maybe take in the local derby match between Jupiter and Mars. However, for Mattias Maurer, a former student at The University Of Leeds, one suspects there was slightly more to it than that, and the report he gave to the University alumni magazine Leeds, certainly suggests that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first became an astronaut in 2008, <\/em>he told Leeds. I saw on the TV that the European Space Agency wanted new astronauts, and I thought \u00b4what does an astronaut actually do? \u2018The answer is that they are scientists, love technology and work in international teams,\u2026 all things that I thought made me a good fit for the role.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nevertheless, it was thirteen years between my original application and my first space flight. It was a long time to wait, with a lot of ups and downs. But if you have a dream and want to achieve something, you don\u00b4t let the first obstacle stop you<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My year studying in Leeds on the Erasmus Scheme was perhaps the beginning of it all. it was an incredibly enriching experience. I was able to immerse myself in the English Language and the student, whilst being exposed as well to other cultures and languages. I was also able to join other exchange programmes in France, Spain and So8th America. So Leeds really equipped me to become part of an international team.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mission, Cosmic Kiss, is supporting around 150 experiments in fields like human health and materials science, benefitting both life on earth and the future of space exploration.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name of the expedition, Cosmic Kiss is a declaration of my love for space, communicating the special connection the ISS provides between humanity and the cosmos. It conveys the value of partnership in exploring further, alongside the need to create a sustainable future on Earth.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When the very first astronauts flew, the challenge was with the actual flying. Now the journey is fully automated and only takes one day. The challenge of being aboard the ISS is using micro-gravity and performing research you cannot do on the ground.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being outside in space is every astronaut\u00b4s dream b because you have the best possible view of earth, with just a thin layer of polycarbonate between you and the vacuum of space.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u00b4m part of a team hoping to put the first European on the moon. We need ambitious people to push the envelope and share their dreams. I\u00b4m very positive that I will see people land on Mars in my life time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never stop being fascinated. Never stop asking questions,\u2026.and live your dream.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidetracks And Detours would not let any of our readers go wandering off into space without a special soundtrack to accompany them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a soundtrack for an International Space Station<\/strong>, compiled by Sidetracks & Detours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COSMIC KISS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

recommendations by Sidetracks And Detours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Urban Spaceman<\/strong> byBonzo Dog Doo Dah Band<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds<\/strong> by The Beatles<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fly me To The Moon<\/strong> by Frank Sinatra<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starman<\/strong> by David Bowie<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drops Of Jupiter<\/strong> by Train<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking On The Moon Last Night<\/strong> by Katy Moffatt<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stars And Plkanets<\/strong> by Liz Phair<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man On Mars*<\/strong> by Kaiser Chiefs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acquarius, Let The Sun Shin In<\/strong> by 5th<\/sup> Dimension<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong<\/strong> by John Stewart<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Star Trekkin\u00b4<\/strong> by The Firm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across the Universe<\/strong> by The Beatles<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twinkle Twinkle<\/strong> by Jewel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Sun<\/strong> byDeath Cab For Cutie<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shame On The Moon<\/strong> by Rodney Crowell<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Constellation<\/strong> by Toad the Wet Sprocket<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searching For Satelites<\/strong> by Wishbone Ash<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across the Milky Way<\/strong> by John Stewart<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doing The Spacewalk<\/strong> by Lendanear<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would remind our readers that the Sidetracks & Detours playlists are not, yet, commercially available although they are quick and easy to compile by typing song title and artist for each track into your computer search engine. We would love to be able to offer them to you on a not for profit basis, perhaps from a mix cloud , as does our colleageu Steve Bewick does with his Hot Biscuits jazz radio show.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this space.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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