The return of the fruit flies
27/01/2015
When my Boss told me a few months ago to “Go and interview them,” I could not believe it. “Are you serious?” I replied. “You want me to interview those…” But she had already l... Read more
Author Archives: chiara
Yesterday’s motto: don’t panic!
15/01/2015
In the photo: astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during an emergency simulation. Don’t panic is written in large letters across the Hitchiker’s guide to the galaxy in Douglas... Read more
THE ASTRONAUT DAILY SCHEDULE
29/11/2014
After a short glance on my telemetry displays I can see indications, that the power outlet, which feeds the Columbus lights, draws some power: “COL-FLIGHT, STRATOS, Columbus l... Read more
Welcome to our very own Milliways
24/11/2014
“Yes sir”, said the waiter… “This is Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe.” The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is one of the most extraordinary ventures... Read more
The pink running shoes: daily life on ISS
20/11/2014
This post was born as a response to a question sent in by Carla regarding how female astronauts deal with their menstrual cycle during long duration mission in space. There a... Read more
Pink shoes, yes. But the ones for astronauts
18/11/2014
Shenanigans 2009, the 2009 class of astronauts I am part of consists of myself and five other European professionals from different countries. The ones who see our group photo... Read more
53 other things to do in zero gravity
17/11/2014
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, as it is known, is the most successful book ever published by the publishing houses of Ursa Minor. A worthy competitor is 53 other things... Read more
The pink running shoes
14/11/2014
Ask Samantha
14/11/2014
The crew of Outpost 42
14/11/2014