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Expedition 7 Crew Interview: Yuri MalenchenkoCosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko of Expedition Seven is seen during a pre-launch interview. He begins by telling why he wanted to become a cosmonaut. Malenchenko expresses his reaction about the news of the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, and how this mission will be different from other missions. He also expresses the challenges that face Malenchenko and Ed Lu such as the crew reduction from three to two, less supplies and no space shuttle flights. Malenchenko says that he will have to work on a compressed schedule, which will make the mission even more challenging. A description of the handover of Expedition Six is given. Malenchenko and Ed Lu will be cramped in a confined space on the Soyuz Spacecraft for two days before docking, and he talks about this experience. Lastly, Malenchenko gives his thoughts on how it will be to work with Ed Lu in space, and tells of Lu's trustworthiness and reliability as a fellow crew member.
Document ID
20030033047
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Video
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
April 25, 2003
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
JSC-1939A
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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