Vladimir Pletser

Vladimir Pletser serves as the Director of Space Training Operations at Blue Abyss Diving Ltd since May 2018, focusing on space-related training for private astronauts. Currently a Career Astronaut Candidate with AdvancingX, Vladimir is also a Visiting Professor at the European Space Agency (ESA) and has held various roles in microgravity experiments and educational initiatives since 1980. Experience includes significant contributions to over 65 ESA parabolic flight campaigns, participating as a co-investigator in multiple experiments related to microgravity and astronaut training. Vladimir's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Université catholique de Louvain, along with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering Sciences and Geophysics. Diving expertise spans diverse global environments, logged extensive hours underwater, and Vladimir has qualifications in various diving specialties.