Cosmonaut Roscosmos Anna Kikin and Astronaut of the European Space Agency Samantha Christoforetti took part in the testing work on the basis of the hydrolyboratory of the Center for the Training of Cosmonauts named after Yu.A. Gagarin. Before them stood the task of performing typical operations of extracurricular activities (CPD) on the layout of the Russian segment of the International Space Station.
Cosmonaut and astronaut for four hours worked under water in Orlan-Ged Speakers. Among the operations that were performed by the partner: transportation of an inoperable operator, move the laying, interaction with the cargo boom (a crane for carrying cargo and astronauts along the outer surface of the orbital station).
Anna Kikina is prepared for its first flight. She trains in the duplicating crew of the ISS-67 expedition. The Italian Samanta Cristoforetti plans to go with the American colleagues in his second space business trip. One of the stages of preparation of astronauts to flights traditionally goes to the CPK.
According to the instructors of the CPC, which participated in the tests, the partner successfully coped with the tasks set.
Anna Kikina and Samantha Christoforetti Another joint immersion, during which they will work out the skills of performing operations in open space. But on this testing in The CPC hydrolaboratory will not end. Girls will continue to prepare for extracurricular activities, but most likely, already with other partners.