An hour inside the world's largest laboratory in space
In short: Follow ESA astronaut André Kuipers on a comprehensive guided tour of the International Space Station. This footage offers a rare, detailed look at the daily mechanics of orbital life, from high-level science to the mundane tasks of maintenance.
Recorded during the conclusion of the PromISSe mission, this tour covers the station's diverse modules, including the Japanese research module and the Russian segment. Kuipers highlights the variety of work required to sustain life in orbit, such as operating robotic arms, conducting research, and even searching for lost equipment.
The journey takes viewers through the station's 'cellar' and 'garden' before concluding at the Cupola. This European-built observation module provides a vantage point for viewing Earth. Kuipers completed a total of 193 days in space before his return on July 1, 2012.
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