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Celebrating Andreas

Written by  Friday, 24 May 2024 06:05
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After eagerly awaiting his return, Denmark could finally welcome Andreas during his Huginn post-flight tour to meet with fans, ministers, the teams behind the science he conducted and anybody who wanted to say hi. Here is a recap of his homecoming in Denmark.

A choir to set the stage

After more than six months on the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen is welcomed back to Denmark
After more than six months on the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen is welcomed back to Denmark

The big homecoming celebration started on 29 April at the famous interactive science museum, Experimentarium in Copenhagen, Denmark. Both the public and special guests filled the large hall of the science museum, including a 50-person choir. Andreas walked on stage to the sound of music and clapping hands, giving a speech to thank all those who took part and followed his mission.

After the big opening, invited guests, including the minister of Higher Education of Denmark, Christina Egelund, and ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, went into the theatre of Experimentarium for a series of talks. Scientists in charge of the experiments of the Huginn mission, ESA Director General and Andreas himself gave presentations.

The next day, the schedule was filled with interviews with Danish media, during which Andreas talked about his mission, coming back to Denmark and plans for the future, expressing his hope for a seat on future Artemis missions to the Moon.


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