An artist's impression of IASTI London City. - Credit: IASTI London City The next generation of astronauts could be trained in Newham with the opening of an air and space centre. The International Air and Space Training Institute (IASTI) will be based at the London Design and Engineering University Technical College (LDE-UTC) opposite London City Airport. It is to provide training for pilots, astronauts, engineers and ground staff. The centre is the second in the UK, with LDE-UTC teaming up with London City and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA for the project. Along with IASTI Newark in Nottinghamshire, IASTI London City will welcome its first students in September.