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(9 March 2014) --- The statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly in space, looms over the town square in Karaganda, Kazakhstan March 9 as officials prepared to commemorate him on his 80th birthday. Gagarin, who died in an aircraft training accident in 1968, was launched into the history books from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on April 12, 1961. NASA astronauts and officials were in Karaganda for the commemoration in advance of supporting the landing March 11, Kazakh time, of Expedition 38 crew members Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and NASA’s Michael Hopkins in their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. Photo credit: NASA jsc2014e025526

(9 March 2014) --- The statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly ...

(9 March 2014) --- The statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly in space, looms over the town square in Karaganda, Kazakhstan March 9 as officials prepared to commemorate him on his 80th birthday. Gagarin... More

Official portrait for Expedition 38 – Crew members are: (Soyuz 36) – Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy, Mike Hopkins; (Soyuz 37): Mikhail Tyurin, Richard Mastracchio, Koichi Wakata. (Also known as Expedition 38/39). Photo Date: October 3, 2012. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo Studio. Photographer: Robert Markowitz iss038-s-002

Official portrait for Expedition 38 – Crew members are: (Soyuz 36) – O...

Official portrait for Expedition 38 – Crew members are: (Soyuz 36) – Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy, Mike Hopkins; (Soyuz 37): Mikhail Tyurin, Richard Mastracchio, Koichi Wakata. (Also known as Expedition 38/39)... More

JSC2013-E-075997 (20 Feb. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy, Expedition 37/38 flight engineer, attired in a Russian Sokol launch and entry suit, takes a break from training in Star City, Russia to pose for a portrait. Photo credit: Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center jsc2013e075997

JSC2013-E-075997 (20 Feb. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanski...

JSC2013-E-075997 (20 Feb. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy, Expedition 37/38 flight engineer, attired in a Russian Sokol launch and entry suit, takes a break from training in Star City, Russia to p... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) in Star City, Russia, Expedition 35-36 Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy of NASA (far left) answers a question during a pre-launch news conference March 7. From Cassidy’s left down the row looking on are Flight Engineer Alexander Misurkin, Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov, GCTC Director Sergei Krikalev, backup Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov, backup Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazankiy, backup Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA and an unidentified interpreter. Cassidy, Vinogradov and Misurkin are in the final stages of training for their launch to the International Space Station March 29, Kazakh time, in their Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA / Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e013832

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) in Star City, Russia, ...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) in Star City, Russia, Expedition 35-36 Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy of NASA (far left) answers a question during a pre-launch news conference March 7. From Cassi... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 35-36 backup crewmembers Oleg Kotov (left), Sergey Ryazanskiy (center) and Michael Hopkins of NASA (right) pose for pictures during a pre-launch news conference March 7. The three crewmembers are in training as backups to Chris Cassidy of NASA, Alexander Misurkin and Pavel Vinogradov who are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station March 29, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA / Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e013830

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 35-36 backup crewmembers Oleg Kotov (left), Sergey Ryazanskiy (center) and Michael Hopkins of NASA (right) pose for pictures during a pr... More

At the Gagarin Museum at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 35-36 Flight Engineer Alexander Misurkin (foreground, left) signs a ceremonial book March 7 as his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov (foreground, center) and Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy of NASA (foreground, right) enjoy the moment. Joining them for the traditional pre-launch activities were backup crewmembers Sergey Ryazanskiy (back row, left), Oleg Kotov (back row, center) and NASA’s Michael Hopkins (back row, right). Cassidy, Vinogradov and Misurkin will launch to the International Space Station March 29, Kazakh time, in their Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosomodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA / Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e013834

At the Gagarin Museum at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star...

At the Gagarin Museum at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 35-36 Flight Engineer Alexander Misurkin (foreground, left) signs a ceremonial book March 7 as his crewmates, Soyu... More

Russian “Rosaviatsa” Search and Recovery Forces all-terrain vehicles and a helicopter stand beside the Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft March 16 just hours after Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin safely landed northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan following a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area. The three crewmembers were quickly extracted from the Soyuz after landing and were flown in helicopters to Kustanai, Kazakhstan en route to their respective homes in Houston and Star City, Russia following 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017270

Russian “Rosaviatsa” Search and Recovery Forces all-terrain vehicles a...

Russian “Rosaviatsa” Search and Recovery Forces all-terrain vehicles and a helicopter stand beside the Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft March 16 just hours after Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA, Soyuz Comman... More

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16 to be flown to Kustanai, Kazakhstan after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA landed in their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. The three crewmembers returned to Earth after a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017268

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tare...

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16 to be flown to Kustanai, Kazakhstan after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Expedition ... More

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin stands beside his Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft after being extracted from the vehicle March 16 following his landing with crewmates Oleg Novitskiy and Kevin Ford of NASA northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. The three crewmembers returned to Earth after a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017262

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin stands beside his Soyuz ...

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin stands beside his Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft after being extracted from the vehicle March 16 following his landing with crewmates Oleg Novitskiy and Kevin Ford of NA... More

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16 to be flown to Kustanai, Kazakhstan after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin landed in their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. The three crewmembers returned to Earth after a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017267

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NAS...

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16 to be flown to Kustanai, Kazakhstan after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Enginee... More

(16 March 2013) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 35 prime and backup crew members pose for pictures March 16, 2013 before departing for their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for final training. From left to right are Flight Engineer Alexander Misurkin, Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov, Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy of NASA, and backup crew members – cosmonauts Sergey Ryazanskiy and Oleg Kotov, and Michael Hopkins of NASA. Misurkin, Vinogradov and Cassidy are scheduled to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on March 29, Kazakh time, on their Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA jsc2013e017244

(16 March 2013) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star C...

(16 March 2013) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 35 prime and backup crew members pose for pictures March 16, 2013 before departing for their launch site at the ... More

Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA rests in a reclining chair March 16 after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin landed in their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. The three crewmembers returned to Earth after a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017265

Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA rests in a reclining chair ...

Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA rests in a reclining chair March 16 after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin landed in their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft northeast of ... More

The Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft lies passively on its side March 16 after bringing home Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin to a landing northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan following a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area. The Soyuz initially landed upright before being tilted on its side for servicing after touching down to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days for Ford, Novitskiy and Tarelkin at the International Space Station. The three crewmembers were flown by helicopter to Kustanai, Kazakhstan en route to their homes in Houston and Star City, Russia. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017269

The Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft lies passively on its side March 16 after...

The Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft lies passively on its side March 16 after bringing home Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin to a landing n... More

With their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft sitting upright behind them, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy (center) and Expedition Commander Kevin Ford of NASA (right) rest in reclining chairs following their landing March 16 northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. The three crewmembers returned to Earth after a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017263

With their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft sitting upright behind them, Exped...

With their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft sitting upright behind them, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy (center) and Expedition Commander Kevin Ford of NASA (right)... More

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin rests in a reclining chair March 16 after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Expedition 34 commander Kevin Ford of NASA landed in their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. The three crewmembers returned to Earth after a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017264

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin rests in a reclining cha...

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin rests in a reclining chair March 16 after he, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Expedition 34 commander Kevin Ford of NASA landed in their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft... More

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16 to be flown to Kustanai, Kazakhstan after he, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA landed in their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft northeast of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. The three crewmembers returned to Earth after a one-day delay due to inclement weather in the area to wrap up 144 days in space and 142 days aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy of Sergey Vigovskiy jsc2013e017266

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novits...

Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16 to be flown to Kustanai, Kazakhstan after he, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA land... More

In the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35-36 prime and backup crews pose for pictures March 17 during a systems dress rehearsal called a “fit check”. Left to right in the front row is the prime crew --- NASA Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy, Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov and Flight Engineer Alexander Misurkin. Left to the right in the back row are backup crewmembers Michael Hopkins of NASA, Oleg Kotov and Sergey Ryazanskiy. Cassidy, Vinogradov and Misurkin are preparing for launch to the International Space Station from Baikonur on March 29, Kazakh time. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e017255

In the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, ...

In the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35-36 prime and backup crews pose for pictures March 17 during a systems dress rehearsal called a “fit check”. Left to right ... More

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35-36 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures March 18 following the traditional ceremony in which they raised the flags of Russia, the United States and Kazakhstan. From left to right are prime crewmembers Chris Cassidy of NASA, Pavel Vinogradov and Alexander Misurkin and backup crewmembers Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins of NASA. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e017250

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Ex...

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35-36 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures March 18 following the traditional ceremony in which they raised the flags of ... More

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35-36 prime and backup crewmembers prepare to hoist the flags of Russia, the United States and Kazakhstan March 18 during traditional ceremonies. From left to right are backup crewmember Oleg Kotov (partially hidden), prime crewmember Pavel Vinogradov, prime NASA crewmember Chris Cassidy, his backup, Michael Hopkins of NASA, prime crewmember Alexander Misurkin and his backup, Sergey Ryazanskiy. Cassidy, Vinogradov and Misurkin are preparing for launch to the International Space Station from Baikonur on March 29, Kazakh time. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e017249

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Ex...

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35-36 prime and backup crewmembers prepare to hoist the flags of Russia, the United States and Kazakhstan March 18 during tradition... More

Inside the Gagarin Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35/36 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures March 23, part of the ceremonial pre-launch activities in Baikonur. Pictured from left to right are prime crewmembers Chris Cassidy of NASA, Alexander Misurkin and Pavel Vinogradov and backup crewmembers Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins of NASA. Cassidy, Vinogradov and Misurkin are preparing for launch to the International Space Station March 29, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in their Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the orbital laboratory. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e018162

Inside the Gagarin Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, th...

Inside the Gagarin Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 35/36 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures March 23, part of the ceremonial pre-launch activities in Baikonur. Pictur... More

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett jsc2013e028676

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36...

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett jsc2013e028686

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36...

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett jsc2013e028677

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36...

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett jsc2013e028681

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36...

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett jsc2013e028714

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36...

PHOTO DATE: 5-3-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Soyuz 36 crew (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazanskiy and Michael Hopkins) in their Routine Ops training. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

JSC2013-E-075999 (18 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (center), Expedition 37 flight engineer and Expedition 38 commander; along with NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (left) and Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy, both Expedition 37/38 flight engineers, attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, take a break from training in Star City, Russia to pose for a crew portrait. Photo credit: Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center jsc2013e075999

JSC2013-E-075999 (18 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (cent...

JSC2013-E-075999 (18 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (center), Expedition 37 flight engineer and Expedition 38 commander; along with NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (left) and Russian cosmonaut Serge... More

JSC2013-E-076004 (20 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (center), Expedition 37 flight engineer and Expedition 38 commander; along with NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (left) and Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy, both Expedition 37/38 flight engineers, attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, take a break from training in Star City, Russia to pose for a crew portrait. Photo credit: Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center jsc2013e076004

JSC2013-E-076004 (20 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (cent...

JSC2013-E-076004 (20 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (center), Expedition 37 flight engineer and Expedition 38 commander; along with NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (left) and Russian cosmonaut Serge... More

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067456

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067459

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067491

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067460

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067490

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067458

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067473

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067453

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067484

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz jsc2013e067468

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Mich...

Expedition 37 Crew News Conference (Oleg Kotov, Sergey Ryazansky, Michael Hopkins). Photo Date: July 17, 2013. Location: Building 2N - Press Conference Room. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of NASA, Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Flight Engineer Oleg Artemyev clasp hands Sept. 3 during a round of qualification exams. The trio is serving as backups to the prime crew – Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov, Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy and Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA -- who will launch to the International Space Station Sept. 26 in their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakshtan. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079231

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of NASA, Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Flight Engineer Oleg Ar... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) signs in Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for his launch to the International Space Station later this month. Looking on are his crewmates, Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (left) and NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (right). The trio is in the final weeks of training for launch Sept. 26 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079233

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) signs in Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for his launch to the In... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 37/38 prime crewmembers check in with Russian officials Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for their launch to the International Space Station later this month. Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (right) are in the final weeks of training for their launch Sept. 26 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079235

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Exp...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 37/38 prime crewmembers check in with Russian officials Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for their launc... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 37/38 prime crewmembers check in with Russian officials Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for their launch to the International Space Station later this month. Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (far left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (left and center) and NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (left and far right) are greeted by GCTC Director Sergei Krikalev (right in blue suit) and NASA astronaut Shannon Walker (right and to Krilkalev’s left). Kotov, Ryazanskiy and Hopkins are scheduled to launch Sept. 26 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079232

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Exp...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 37/38 prime crewmembers check in with Russian officials Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for their launc... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 backup Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov (center) signs in Sept. 3 to initiate a round of qualification exams as his backup crewmates, NASA Flight Engineer Steve Swanson (left) and Flight Engineer Oleg Artemyev (right) look on. The trio is serving as backups to the prime crew – Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov, Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy and Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA -- who will launch to the International Space Station Sept. 26 in their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakshtan. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079230

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 backup Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov (center) signs in Sept. 3 to initiate a round of qualification exams as his backup crew... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (right) signs in Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for his launch to the International Space Station later this month. Looking on are his crewmates, Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (left) and Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center). The trio is in the final weeks of training for launch Sept. 26 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079234

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (right) signs in Sept. 3 prior to the start of a round of qualification exams for his laun... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA signs in for a round of qualification exams Sept. 4 as his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (left) and Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) look on. The trio is in final training for launch on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079961

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA signs in for a round of qualification exams Sept. 4 as his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Oleg... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy signs in for a round of qualification exams Sept. 4 as he and his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins enter the final phase of their training. The trio is preparing for launch on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079960

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy signs in for a round of qualification exams Sept. 4 as he and his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Ole... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center), Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) clasp hands during a qualification exam Sept. 4. The trio is in final training for launch on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079963

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center), Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) ... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA answers a question from a reporter Sept. 4 as he and his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy conducted a qualification exam. The trio is in final training for launch on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079962

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA answers a question from a reporter Sept. 4 as he and his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Oleg K... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Russian instructors monitor the performance of Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy Sept. 4 as they conducted a qualification exam in a Soyuz spacecraft simulator. The trio is in final training for launch on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079964

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Russian...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Russian instructors monitor the performance of Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA and Flight Engi... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov signs in for a round of qualification exams Sept. 4 as his crewmates, NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (left) and Sergey Ryazanskiy (partially hidden behind Kotov) look on. The trio is in final training for launch on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079959

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov signs in for a round of qualification exams Sept. 4 as his crewmates, NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopk... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) meet with Russian and U.S. officials at the start of a round of qualification exams Sept. 4. The trio is in final training for launch on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e079958

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) meet with Russia... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) hold a replica of the Olympic torch Sept. 6 following a crew news conference at their training facility outside Moscow. The trio is preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. The torch that will light the Olympic flame at the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia Feb. 7, 2014 will be flown the space station by another crew in November and brought home several days later as part of a global and galactic Olympic relay. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080227

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) ... More

On a rainy day at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA poses for pictures Sept. 6 in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral during a traditional trip to lay flowers at the Kremlin Wall where Russian space icons are interred. In the background is backup crewmember Oleg Artemyev. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080232

On a rainy day at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engine...

On a rainy day at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA poses for pictures Sept. 6 in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral during a traditional trip to lay flowers at the Krem... More

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov lays flowers Sept. 6 in a traditional ceremony to honor Russian space icons who are interred there. Kotov, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080234

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Co...

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov lays flowers Sept. 6 in a traditional ceremony to honor Russian space icons who are interred there. Kotov, Flight Enginee... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his Soyuz Commander, Oleg Kotov (right) looks on. Hopkins, Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080230

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his Soyuz Commander... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA hands the microphone to an interpreters after answering a question from a reporter at a pre-launch news conference Sept. 6 as his crewmate, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (right) looks on. Along with Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, Hopkins and Kotov are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080224

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA hands the microphone to an interpreters after answering a question from a reporter at a pr... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (front row, center) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his prime and backup crewmates look on. In the front row are prime crewmates NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (left) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right). In the back row are backup crewmembers Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Oleg Artemyev (right). Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080229

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (front row, center) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his prime and backu... More

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy lays flowers Sept. 6 in a traditional ceremony to honor Russian space icons who are interred there. Ryazanskiy, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080235

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight E...

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy lays flowers Sept. 6 in a traditional ceremony to honor Russian space icons who are interred there. Ryazanskiy, So... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 backup Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of NASA (left) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his Soyuz Commander, Alexander Skvortsov (center) and backup Flight Engineer Oleg Artemyev (right) look on. The trio is serving as backups to the prime crewmembers --- NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, who are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080231

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 backup Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of NASA (left) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his Soyuz Comm... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (second from left) holds a toy cat mascot during a pre-launch news conference Sept. 6 as his crewmates, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (far left) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (second from the right) look on. Also participating in the news conference was the head of the Cosmonaut Training Center, Sergei Krikalev (far right). The mascot will be mounted inside the crew’s Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft over Kotov’s head as a “zero-g indicator” once the crew launches. Their launch to the International Space Station is set for Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080223

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (second from left) holds a toy cat mascot during a pre-launch news conference Sept. 6 as his crewmates,... More

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA lays flowers Sept. 6 in a traditional ceremony to honor Russian space icons who are interred there. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080236

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight E...

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA lays flowers Sept. 6 in a traditional ceremony to honor Russian space icons who are interred there. Hopkins,... More

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) pose for pictures Sept. 6 during the traditional visit to lay flowers at the wall where Russian space icons are interred. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080237

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight E...

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) pose for pictures ... More

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Five of the six Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures Sept. 6 during the traditional visit to lay flowers at the wall where Russian space icons are interred. With the onion domed spires of St. Basil’s Cathedral in the background, from left to right are backup NASA Flight Engineer Steve Swanson, prime Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, prime Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov, prime Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy and backup Flight Engineer Oleg Artemyev. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080238

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Five of the six Expeditio...

At the Kremlin Wall at Red Square in Moscow, Five of the six Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures Sept. 6 during the traditional visit to lay flowers at the wall where Russian space i... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA answers a question from a reporter at a pre-launch news conference Sept. 6 as his crewmate, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (right) looks on. Along with Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, Hopkins and Kotov are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080225

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA answers a question from a reporter at a pre-launch news conference Sept. 6 as his crewmate... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) holds up a certificate proclaiming his readiness to launch and his crewmate, Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) holds up a crew portrait Sept. 6 as NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (left) looks on. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080226

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) holds up a certificate proclaiming his readiness to launch and his crewmate, Flight Engineer S... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right, front row) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his prime and backup crewmates look on. In the front row are prime crewmates NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (left) and Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center). In the back row are backup crewmembers Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Oleg Artemyev (right). Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080228

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right, front row) signs a certification book in a traditional ceremony Sept. 6 as his prime and... More

With the onion dome spires of St. Basil’s Cathedral serving as a backdrop, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (front row, left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (front row, center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (front row, right) lead the way along the Kremlin Wall in Red Square in Moscow to lay flowers Sept. 6 in a traditional ceremony to honor Russian space icons who are interred there. Kotov, Hopkins and Ryazanskiy are preparing for their launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, aboard the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e080233

With the onion dome spires of St. Basil’s Cathedral serving as a backd...

With the onion dome spires of St. Basil’s Cathedral serving as a backdrop, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (front row, left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (front row, center) and Flight E... More

Expedition 37/38 prime Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (right) exchanges information with his backup, Steve Swanson of NASA (left) after arriving with their crewmates in Baikonur, Kazakhstan on a flight from their training base outside of Moscow. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087549

Expedition 37/38 prime Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (right)...

Expedition 37/38 prime Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (right) exchanges information with his backup, Steve Swanson of NASA (left) after arriving with their crewmates in Baikonur, Kazakhstan on a flight... More

Flanked by his crewmates, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) is greeted by Russian space officials at an airport in Baikonur, Kazakhstan Sept. 13 near the launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome after a flight from their training base outside Moscow earlier in the day. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087546

Flanked by his crewmates, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hop...

Flanked by his crewmates, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) is greeted by Russian space officials... More

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA flashes an “all ok” sign Sept. 13 after boarding a bus at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City with his crewmates for a ride to nearby airport and a flight to their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087559

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA flashes an “a...

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA flashes an “all ok” sign Sept. 13 after boarding a bus at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City with his crewmates for a ride to nearby airp... More

Fresh off of their return to Earth following almost six months aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 36 crewmembers Alexander Misurkin (left) and Pavel Vinogradov (right) take a stroll at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia Sept. 13 following a departure ceremony for Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov, Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy and NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins. Misurkin and Vinogradov landed in their Soyuz spacecraft on the steppe of Kazakhstan Sept. 11 with NASA’s Chris Cassidy. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy left Star City for their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan where they will launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087553

Fresh off of their return to Earth following almost six months aboard ...

Fresh off of their return to Earth following almost six months aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 36 crewmembers Alexander Misurkin (left) and Pavel Vinogradov (right) take a stroll at the Gagar... More

Flying aboard a Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center plane to his launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA affixes a crew patch sticker to the cabin wall Sept. 13 following his departure from his training base outside Moscow with his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087545

Flying aboard a Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center plane to his launch ...

Flying aboard a Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center plane to his launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA affixes a crew patch sticker to the ... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (center) shares a light moment with his backup, NASA’s Steve Swanson (left) and the first human to walk in space, Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (right) Sept. 13 before Hopkins and Swanson departed with their other crewmates for the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087551

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (center) shares a light moment with his backup, NASA’s Steve Swanson (left) and the first ... More

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) walk to ground transportation at an airport in Baikonur, Kazakhstan near the launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Sept. 13 following a flight from their training base outside of Moscow. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087548

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz...

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) walk to ground transportation at an airport in Baikonur, Kazakh... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) lead the procession Sept. 13 following a departure ceremony as they left their training base for a flight to their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087555

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) ... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures in front of the statue of Vladimir Lenin Sept. 13 following a departure ceremony at their training base for a flight to the launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. From left to right are backup Flight Engineer Oleg Artemyev, backup Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov, backup Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of NASA, prime Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, prime Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and prime Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087557

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Exp...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures in front of the statue of Vladimir Lenin Sept. 13 following a departure ceremon... More

At an airport near their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures Sept. 13 after arriving in Baikonur on a flight from their training base outside Moscow. From left to right are backup Flight Engineer Oleg Artemyev, backup Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov, backup Flight Engineer Steve Swanson of NASA, prime Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, prime Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and prime Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087550

At an airport near their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kaz...

At an airport near their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers pose for pictures Sept. 13 after arriving in Baikonur on a flight from their trai... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (left), the first human to walk in space, shares a light moment with Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (right) Sept. 13 before Kotov, Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA and their backups departed with their backup crewmates for the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087552

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Russian...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (left), the first human to walk in space, shares a light moment with Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (r... More

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA provides a fist pump Sept. 13 after his arrival at an airport in Baikonur, Kazakhstan near the launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome following a flight from his training base outside of Moscow with his crewmates, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087547

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA provides a fi...

Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA provides a fist pump Sept. 13 after his arrival at an airport in Baikonur, Kazakhstan near the launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome following a flight ... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) lead the procession Sept. 13 following a departure ceremony as they left their training base for a flight to their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087554

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) ... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) answers a question from a reporter Sept. 13 as his crewmates, NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins (left) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) look on. The trio departed Star City for a flight to their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan where they will launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087558

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) answers a question from a reporter Sept. 13 as his crewmates, NASA Flight Engineer Michael Hop... More

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) poses for pictures in front of the statue of Vladimir Lenin Sept. 13 following a departure ceremony at their training base for a flight to the launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy will launch from Baikonur Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Stephanie Stoll jsc2013e087556

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedit...

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left) Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) p... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA waves during a pressure check of his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087826

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA waves during a pressure check of his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dres... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA hoists his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit into the air Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087832

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA hoists his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit into the air Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehearsal t... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA runs through his procedures inside the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz vehicle to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087831

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA runs through his procedures inside the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehears... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (front left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (front center) and Sergey Ryazanskiy (front right) pose for pictures with their backup crewmembers Sept. 14 during a “fit check” dress rehearsal exercise. The backups standing behind the prime crew are Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087828

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (front left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (front center) and Sergey Ryazanskiy (front right) pose for pictures w... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA is helped into his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit Sept. 14 for a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087825

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA is helped into his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit Sept. 14 for a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exer... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA flexes his arms during a pressure check of his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087827

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA flexes his arms during a pressure check of his Russian Sokol launch and entry suit Sept. 14 as part of a “fit c... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA focuses on a piece of hardware Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. Hopkins, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Sergey Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087830

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA focuses on a piece of hardware Sept. 14 as part of a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. Hopkins, So... More

Clad in their Russian Sokol launch and entry suits at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) pose for pictures in front of their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft Sept. 14 during a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. The three crewmembers are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087829

Clad in their Russian Sokol launch and entry suits at the Baikonur Cos...

Clad in their Russian Sokol launch and entry suits at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engin... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) walk past the Soyuz booster rocket Sept. 14 during a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. The three crewmembers are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087824

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) walk past the Soyuz b... More

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) pose for pictures in front of their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft Sept. 14 during a “fit check” dress rehearsal training exercise. The three crewmembers are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087823

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engi...

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (right) pose for pictures in ... More

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers participate in ceremonies following the traditional raising of U.S., Russian and Kazakh flags Sept. 15. From left to right are prime crewmembers Michael Hopkins of NASA, Oleg Kotov and Sergey Ryazanskiy and their backups, Steve Swanson of NASA, Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from Baikonur on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087835

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Ex...

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers participate in ceremonies following the traditional raising of U.S., Russian and Kazakh flags Se... More

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers raise the U.S., Russian and Kazakh flags Sept. 15 in a traditional ceremony. The event was part of the activities that will lead to the launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, of Michael Hopkins of NASA, Oleg Kotov and Sergey Ryazanskiy from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft to begin a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087834

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Ex...

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 37/38 prime and backup crewmembers raise the U.S., Russian and Kazakh flags Sept. 15 in a traditional ceremony. The event was part ... More

Dressed in traditional Kazakh garb, Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Oleg Artemyev (right) enjoy festivities and a Kazakh meal in Baikonur, Kazakhstan Sept. 17. Swanson, Skvortsov and Artemyev are serving as backups to the prime crewmembers, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, who are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087840

Dressed in traditional Kazakh garb, Expedition 37/38 backup crewmember...

Dressed in traditional Kazakh garb, Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Oleg Artemyev (right) enjoy festivities and a Kazakh meal in Baikonur, Kaza... More

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Oleg Artemyev (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Steve Swanson of NASA (right) pose for pictures in front of a statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly in space, during a tour of the city of Baikonur, Kazakhstan Sept. 17. The trio is serving as backups to the prime crewmembers, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, who are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087836

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Oleg Artemyev (left), Alexander Sk...

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Oleg Artemyev (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Steve Swanson of NASA (right) pose for pictures in front of a statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly in space, ... More

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmember Steve Swanson of NASA signs a wall mural depicting a Soyuz rocket during a tour of the famed Korolev Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Sept. 17. Swanson, Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev are serving as backups to the prime crewmembers, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, who are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087839

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmember Steve Swanson of NASA signs a wall ...

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmember Steve Swanson of NASA signs a wall mural depicting a Soyuz rocket during a tour of the famed Korolev Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Sept. 17. Swanson, Alexand... More

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmember Steve Swanson of NASA views a model of a Soyuz rocket during a tour of the famed Korolev Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Sept. 17. Swanson, Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev are serving as backups to the prime crewmembers, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, who are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087838

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmember Steve Swanson of NASA views a model...

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmember Steve Swanson of NASA views a model of a Soyuz rocket during a tour of the famed Korolev Museum at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Sept. 17. Swanson, Alexander Skvortsov... More

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Oleg Artemyev (right) pay tribute at the statue of Sergei Korolev, the legendary Russian space designer, during a tour of the city of Baikonur, Kazakhstan Sept. 17. The trio is serving as backups to the prime crewmembers, Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy, who are preparing for launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087837

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alex...

Expedition 37/38 backup crewmembers Steve Swanson of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov (center) and Oleg Artemyev (right) pay tribute at the statue of Sergei Korolev, the legendary Russian space designer, during... More

With assistance from crewmates Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (left) and Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (right), Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (center) admires a tree planted in his name in traditional ceremonies behind the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan Sept. 18. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are set to launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087988

With assistance from crewmates Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (left...

With assistance from crewmates Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy (left) and Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (right), Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (center) admires a tree planted in his na... More

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy come under the watchful eye of training instructors Sept. 18 as they practice rendezvous and docking techniques on a laptop computer simulator. Hopkins, Kotov and Ryazanskiy are set to launch Sept. 26, Kazakh time, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on their Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft for a five and a half month mission on the International Space Station. NASA/Victor Zelentsov jsc2013e087982

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedi...

At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov (center) and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy come un... More

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