From Air Force Major to Microgravity Laboratory Engineer
In short: Watch Roman Romanenko reflect on his transition from a Russian Air Force pilot to a veteran of the International Space Station. This look at his career reveals the rigorous path required to operate in the world's only microgravity laboratory.
S1:p1 He is scheduled to travel to the station in December. His mission will conclude in May. He will work alongside crewmates Chris Hadfield and Tom Marshburn. This journey involves a Soyuz spacecraft.
S2:p2 Born in 1971, he is a married father of one. He graduated from pilot school in 1992. He previously flew Tu-134 and L-39 aircraft. He qualified as a test cosmonaut in 1999.
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