epa11293575 European Space Agency astronaut graduate Pablo Alvarez Fernandez (C) poses during a graduation ceremony at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany, 22 April 2024. Five ESA astronaut candidates and one Australian astronaut candidate took up duty at the European Astronaut Centre one year ago to be trained to the highest level of standards as specified by the International Space Station partners. After successful completion of basic training, they now are graduates. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF