Alexander Gerst training for ISS

Date: Tue, Feb 04, 2014 | 07:30 - 07:45 GMT | 08:30 - 08:45 CET

Replay: Tue, Feb 04, 2014 | 16:00 - 16:15 GMT | 17:00 - 17:15 CET

Type: ESA TV Exchange

Format: 16:9

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst from Germany is the second of ESA's new generation of astronauts scheduled to fly into space.

He'll soon be making a long-duration stay onboard the International Space Station, launching from Baikonur end of may in a Russian Soyuz capsule with two fellow crew members.

His preparation for this mission has involved training with the Station's international partners, in Houston and Star City – both locations where he's gained experience on full-scale mockups of the elements of the ISS. 

More information at: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Human_Spaceflight

Preview and download:
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2014/01/Alexander_Gerst_VNR

Script:
EbS95733.doc

Satellite Parameters: Eutelsat 9A at 9 degrees E, transponder 59, downlink frequency 11900.1 horizontally polarised, symbol rate 27,500 FEC 2/3.