The European Space Agency is hiring for the first time in 11 years I hear travelling to faraway places is a perk of the job. Do you want to explore the great, dark expanses of the Universe? Ever wondered what it’s like sleeping in zero gravity? Feel like you have to get out of Earth before things get worse? Can’t blame you — but ESA can help you. The Main Control Room at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre, Darmstadt, Germany. Image credits European Space Agency. The European Space Agency has issued a new call for astronaut recruits, for the first time in a decade. Applications will start being accepted on March 31st, and everyone is encouraged to apply — ESA seeks to “expand gender diversity in our ranks”.