Dr Anna Fogtman leads medical operations for radiation protection at the European Space Agency, helping keep astronauts safe on the International Space Station and preparing for future missions to the Moon and beyond. Her work sits at the intersection of space medicine, radiation science, engineering, and human exploration, covering crew dosimetry, shielding, astronaut training, operational tools, and international radiation protection standards. She represents ESA in global collaborations shaping the future of astronaut safety and actively communicates the science behind space health and exploration to wider audiences.

Anna Fogtman
Radiation Protection Operations Lead




