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My First Parabolic Flight – Training Like an Astronaut

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  • Duration: 15 mins
  • Publication date: 24 Jul 2025

Abstract

Hi, I’m Matej Poliaček and I work as a Flight Director at DLR - The German Aerospace Center. Join me as I experience my first parabolic flight where I got to feel true weightlessness and simulate microgravity, just like astronauts do in space. I’m researching how we can improve space travel for people with asthma and respiratory conditions, all part of my work to push the boundaries of exploration and inclusivity in space.

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