UK Space Agency hunts for Britain's next astronaut - do you have what it takes?
Fluency in Russian will also be viewed favourably by selectors - as the mission to the ISS will take place on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
Denmark's first astronaut, Andreas Mogensen, once said that learning Russian was his biggest challenge. Rigorous psychological testing of memory, multi-tasking ability and hand-eye coordination will also take place for those shortlisted.Maj Peake was an RAF pilot - but UK space chiefs say military experience isn't necessary for astronautsCompetition is set to be tough - with around 10,000 people applying in the last round of selection.
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