Roscosmos cosmonauts Arutyun Kiviryan, Alexander Kolyabin and Sergey Teteryatnikov have begun desert survival training| Cosmonaut training04 July 2025As part of their training, cosmonaut candidates and cosmonauts undergo training cycles on actions to take in the event of an abnormal landing (not at the designated point) in various climatic and geographical zones. At the end of June 2025, Arutyun Kiviryan, Alexander Kolyabin and Sergey Teteryatnikov practiced evacuation skills on board a helicopter from water and land, and now they are facing a new challenge – preparation for actions in case of landing in the desert. Roscosmos cosmonauts will have to spend two days autonomously, in extreme conditions.The simulated crew undergoes a strength test in the area of the Baikonur cosmodrome. This is a desert area with a sharply continental climate. During the daytime, the air temperature in the shade remains above forty degrees, and the sand and soil heat up to plus 65°C. The discomfort is added by a strong, gusty wind that lifts sand into the air. In addition, in these areas there is sparse vegetation, and there are insects dangerous to humans, such as scorpions, as well as snakes.Each action of the crew is monitored by the testing and training team of specialists of the Cosmonaut Training Center, medical workers and psychologists of the Center. The cosmonauts must report to the headquarters about each step - this is one of the important tasks of the training.The subjects must "hold out" until search and rescue forces arrive, using a limited supply of water and food, as well as materials from the descent vehicle to build a shelter. The main danger that astronauts face is a deterioration in health due to a sharp strain on the thermoregulatory mechanisms, which can lead to heatstroke or sunstroke.Therefore, Arutyun Kiviryan, Alexander Kolyabin and Sergey Teteryatnikov will have to develop tactics for behavior on the ground that will allow them to avoid overheating and dehydration, establish an optimal work and rest regime, and rationally distribute water and food from the emergency supplies they carry. If necessary, cosmonauts must be able to provide assistance to an injured comrade if such a task is set during training.
Adenot Sophie @Soph_astro_-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_{Houston 🇺🇸} Training Week 55🤩😍🤩😍 What a week !Many things happened on top of the usual training:🧑🚀 I did a fit-check of my REAL EVA spacesuit gloves!!! Not the ones I usually wear in the NBL, the ones that will fly to space!!! Next time I’ll see them, it’ll be on orbit 🤩 Yeahhhhh!🛰️ I did some cupola training with my crewmates… rehearsing the procedures we’ll perform when a space vehicle docks to the ISS. With its 7 windows, the cupola is the iconic « room with a view », perfect for monitoring operations!⚙️ I learned fundamental skills to repair a SARJ (Solar Alpha Rotary Joint) during an EVA! A SARJ is a crucial mechanical joint that allows the solar arrays on the ISS to rotate and track the Sun as the ISS orbits the Earth. There are two of them, on the port (left) and starboard (right) sides.Very operational, and also very fun! I love doing mechanical repair work with screwdrivers, torque wrenches, bolts, etc.📷 Credits: ESA/NASA#εpsilon
Saw on the NASA Astronaut active page that Stan Love was back to active status ? Any news on that ?
Strange changes on NASA astronauts page.Kjell Lindgren's bio has been moved from "Active" to "Management",Stanley Love's bio has been moved from "Management" to "Active".Does this mean that the older S. Love (born 1965) is ready for some space flight, while the younger K. Lindgren (born 1973) no longer sees such a possibility before him?
