Life at 17,500 miles per hour with Luca Parmitano

Space · Published 13 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Join ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano as he shares a direct update from the International Space Station, detailing his transition into the Expedition 36 crew.

In this video, Luca Parmitano communicates with Italian news networks and social media to describe his experiences aboard the ISS. He provides a first-hand account of the routines involved in daily life in orbit, as well as the specific moments surrounding his launch and arrival at the station.

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