Life aboard the International Space Station: A post-flight briefing by Reid Wiseman

Expedition 41 flight Engineer Astronaut Reid Wiseman Gives Presentation at NASA HQ · 56:17 · Video: NASA · Watch at the source

In short: NASA Headquarters employees gathered to hear Astronaut Reid Wiseman recount his first mission in space. This presentation details his experiences during Expedition 40 and 41, covering the intense work required to maintain the orbiting laboratory.

During his first spaceflight, which lasted from May 2014 to November 2014, Wiseman served as a flight engineer for Expedition 41. His mission involved nearly 13 hours of spacewalking to conduct maintenance outside the International Space Station.

Beyond physical maintenance, the crew dedicated hundreds of hours to scientific research. These studies spanned critical fields including astrophysics, Earth science, physical science, medicine, and human physiology.

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