Why a European astronaut must train in a Russian cosmonaut center
In short: Before heading to the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano traveled to Moscow. This video explores the rigorous preparation required for long-duration spaceflight and the international cooperation necessary to make it happen.
Luca Parmitano, representing a new generation of European astronauts, is preparing for a long-duration mission to the International Space Station. A critical component of his preparation involves training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City, near Moscow.
At this facility, Parmitano works with international partners to master the technical demands of the mission. This includes hands-on experience with full-scale mockups of the Russian Soyuz capsule and the Russian segment of the station, ensuring seamless integration during his launch from Baikonur in late May.
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