Next ISS Crew Prepares for Launch

TL;DR

Astronauts undergo vestibular training to prevent space sickness before their upcoming six-month stay at the International Space Station. They also participate in the tree planting tradition at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 👨‍🚀 Vestibular training is an essential part of astronaut preparation to prevent space sickness.
• 🧑‍🚀 The tree planting tradition at Baikonur Cosmodrome symbolizes the legacy of each astronaut and cosmonaut who launches from there.
• 👨‍🚀 Astronauts have personal traditions and experiences related to space travel and pilot training.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do astronauts prevent space sickness during their time in space?

Astronauts undergo vestibular training, which involves rotating in a chair while moving their heads to induce a coriolis stimulation in the vestibular system, helping to prevent space sickness.

Q: What is the tree planting tradition at Baikonur Cosmodrome?

Every astronaut and cosmonaut who launches from Baikonur plants a tree as a tradition. It is a living thing that represents the legacy of each space traveler.

Q: Do the astronauts have any personal traditions before launch?

Each astronaut has their own traditions before launch. For example, there was a tradition for rookies on the bus ride to the shuttle where they had to show their boarding passes, but the rookies never had one, creating a prank.

Q: Will the astronauts be able to celebrate the city day of Milan from the International Space Station?

Due to their arrival shortly before the city day, the astronauts might not have enough time to organize a celebration. However, they might send a tweet or write something in their Twitter account to congratulate their fellow citizens.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Astronauts Terry Virts, Anton Shkaplerov, Samantha Christopher Freddy, and others prepare for their upcoming launch to the International Space Station, undergoing vestibular training to prevent space sickness.

• The astronauts participate in the tree planting tradition at Baikonur Cosmodrome, a tradition that dates back to Yuri Gagarin.

• The astronauts discuss their personal traditions and experiences related to space travel and pilot training.

• Birthday celebrations and presents will be delivered on visiting vehicles like Progress.