In 1989 he was serving with the Royal Navy as an engineer aboard nuclear powered submarines based at Faslane in Scotland; he applied for the Juno mission and was given all support by the Royal Navy in going through the selection process; he made it to the final group of 8 candidates before that group was reduced to four; he then resumed his career in the Royal Navy and retired in the rank of Captain in 2001; he now lives with his family on their farm in Australia; Roger enjoyed the Juno experience very much and holds in great respect all those whom he encountered in the selection process; in particular he felt priveleged to meet and get to know Tim Mace and Helen Sharman who went on to complete the cosmanaut training. Now Consultant and farmer.