Rosemary Coogan and John McFall explore Italian cave system

Published on July 2, 2026
CAVES 2026 crew

UK ESA astronaut Rosemary Coogan and member of ESA’s astronaut reserve John McFall have completed an intensive training programme deep within in a cave system beneath Italy’s Apennine Mountains.

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