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German astronaut and aquanaut

Josef Schmid is a German physician and astronaut who has participated in various space missions and underwater expeditions. He is known for his work with the European Space Agency (ESA) and his contributions to space medicine.

Early life and education

Josef Schmid was born in Munich, Germany. He pursued a career in medicine, earning his medical degree from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Schmid specialized in aerospace medicine, a field that focuses on the health and well-being of astronauts.

Career

Medical career

After completing his medical education, Schmid worked in various hospitals in Germany, gaining experience in internal medicine and emergency medicine. His interest in space led him to join the European Space Agency as a flight surgeon, where he was responsible for the health of astronauts before, during, and after their missions.

Astronaut training

Schmid was selected for astronaut training by the ESA, where he underwent rigorous training in various disciplines, including extravehicular activity (EVA), robotics, and survival training. His training prepared him for potential missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and other space endeavors.

Aquanaut missions

In addition to his work in space, Schmid has participated in underwater missions as an aquanaut. He was part of the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) project, which involves living and working in an underwater habitat to simulate the conditions of space missions. These missions help astronauts prepare for the challenges of long-duration spaceflight.

Contributions to space medicine

Schmid has made significant contributions to the field of space medicine, focusing on the physiological and psychological effects of space travel on the human body. His research has helped improve the safety and effectiveness of space missions, ensuring that astronauts remain healthy during their time in space.

Personal life

Josef Schmid is married and has children. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and scuba diving, which complement his professional interests in space and underwater exploration.

Related pages

Gallery

Josef Schmid during an extravehicular activity (EVA)

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-'''Arthur Rock''' (born August 19, 1926) is an American businessman and investor. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of the venture capital industry and played a crucial role in the early development of major technology companies, including [[Intel]], [[Apple Inc.|Apple]], and [[Fairchild Semiconductor]].
+{{Short description|German astronaut and aquanaut}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== Early life and education ==
+'''Josef Schmid''' is a German physician and astronaut who has participated in various space missions and underwater expeditions. He is known for his work with the European Space Agency (ESA) and his contributions to space medicine.
-Arthur Rock was born in [[Rochester, New York]]. He graduated from [[Syracuse University]] in 1948 with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and later earned an MBA from [[Harvard Business School]] in 1951.
-== Career ==
+==Early life and education==
-After graduating from Harvard, Rock moved to California and joined the corporate finance department of Hayden, Stone & Co. In 1957, he and his partner, [[Thomas J. Perkins|Tom Perkins]], formed the venture capital firm [[Davis & Rock]]. This firm was one of the first to focus on technology startups, and it played a significant role in the creation of the [[Silicon Valley]].
+Josef Schmid was born in [[Munich]], [[Germany]]. He pursued a career in medicine, earning his medical degree from the [[Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich]]. Schmid specialized in [[aerospace medicine]], a field that focuses on the health and well-being of astronauts.
-Rock is perhaps best known for his involvement in the "traitorous eight" incident. In 1957, he helped eight talented scientists leave [[Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory]] to form Fairchild Semiconductor, which became a seminal company in the development of the Silicon Valley.
+==Career==
-In 1961, Rock formed a new venture capital firm, [[Arthur Rock & Co.]], which became one of the most successful venture capital firms in the United States. The firm invested in several major technology companies, including Intel and Apple.
+===Medical career===
+After completing his medical education, Schmid worked in various hospitals in Germany, gaining experience in internal medicine and emergency medicine. His interest in space led him to join the [[European Space Agency]] as a flight surgeon, where he was responsible for the health of astronauts before, during, and after their missions.
-== Legacy ==
+===Astronaut training===
-Arthur Rock's contributions to the technology industry and the venture capital field have been widely recognized. He was inducted into the [[Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame]] in 2003. In 2006, he donated $25 million to the Harvard Business School to establish the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship.
+Schmid was selected for astronaut training by the ESA, where he underwent rigorous training in various disciplines, including [[extravehicular activity]] (EVA), robotics, and survival training. His training prepared him for potential missions to the [[International Space Station]] (ISS) and other space endeavors.
-== See also ==
+===Aquanaut missions===
-* [[Venture capital]]
+In addition to his work in space, Schmid has participated in underwater missions as an aquanaut. He was part of the [[NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations]] (NEEMO) project, which involves living and working in an underwater habitat to simulate the conditions of space missions. These missions help astronauts prepare for the challenges of long-duration spaceflight.
-* [[Silicon Valley]]
-* [[History of the personal computer]]
-== References ==
+==Contributions to space medicine==
-<references />
+Schmid has made significant contributions to the field of space medicine, focusing on the physiological and psychological effects of space travel on the human body. His research has helped improve the safety and effectiveness of space missions, ensuring that astronauts remain healthy during their time in space.
-[[Category:American businesspeople]]
+==Personal life==
-[[Category:Venture capitalists]]
+Josef Schmid is married and has children. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and scuba diving, which complement his professional interests in space and underwater exploration.
-[[Category:1926 births]]
+==Related pages==
+* [[European Space Agency]]
+* [[NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations]]
+* [[International Space Station]]
+* [[Aerospace medicine]]
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:Josef_Schmid_EVA.jpg|Josef Schmid during an extravehicular activity (EVA)
+</gallery>
+[[Category:German astronauts]]
+[[Category:European Space Agency personnel]]
 [[Category:Living people]]
-[[Category:Syracuse University alumni]]
+[[Category:People from Munich]]
-[[Category:Harvard Business School alumni]]
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