Noel de Castro was born in Salta, studied at Favaloro University and thanks to a Conae agreement with Axiom, he received support to represent the country in a space mission.
The National Commission of Space Activities (CONAE) next to the Secretariat of Science reported through its official channels that CASTRO NOELa 27 -year -old young Argentine, will participate in a space mission promoted by private companies. The trip is scheduled for 2027 and La Salteña will mark a before and after when becoming the first Argentine woman to reach space.
Of Castro, born in Salta in 1997, is Biomedical Engineer received from the Favaloro University and specialized in Bioastronauticsa field that investigates how the human body responds in the space environment. Through his social networks, he thanked his professors already for the opportunity they gave him.
“It is not just a symbolic flight, but an occasion for Promote science, education and representation. We are working for this mission has an impact on the countryfrom the Training of new professionals to the Inspiration of future generations”Said Salta in an interview in La Nación.
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The mission of the first Argentina that will travel to space in 2027
The mission is called Private Astronaut Mission (PAM). It is destined for the International Space Station and is scheduled for 2027. Each module has the capacity to transport four astronauts, and De Castro will be one of the representatives of Latin America.
While ending her mastery, the engineer began the specific training to become astronaut. Some of the activities they carry out include parabolic flights, hypoxia, diving, survival, eva simulationsamong others. “The preparation is intense, both physically and mentally, but also deeply motivating. You are at the limit all the time, but knowing that it is worth it,” he said.
“Study, get, ask, ask, surround people who drive them. Remember that we don’t need to ask permission to dream: We need to decide to make it happen. Argentina has plenty of talent to be in spacewe just have to believe and work to achieve it, ”the Salta recommended the young people.
Source: Ambito
