Surviving the intense G-forces of a ballistic reentry profile

Space · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen undergo high-gravity training at Star City to prepare for his upcoming mission to the International Space Station.

As part of his preparation for the 10-day Iriss mission, scheduled for launch in September 2015, Andreas Mogensen undergoes centrifuge training. The video captures him experiencing forces of 4G and 8G, simulating the intense pressure of a ballistic reentry profile.

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