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ISS008-E-22183 (25 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, holds a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) near the nadir window in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS).
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ISS008-E-22361 (27 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer (FE) representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands participate in the Soyuz descent training exercise, which is standard procedure for each crew returning on a Soyuz. During the descent, Kaleri, as Soyuz commander, will occupy the middle couch, with FE-1 Kuipers in the left seat and FE-2 Foale in the Descent Module?s right ?Kazbek? couch. The ISS Soyuz 7 is scheduled to undock from the Station at 3:52 p.m. (CDT) Thursday, April 29.
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ISS008-E-22239 (22 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, ?juggles? fresh fruit in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS). The weightless environment of space proves to be an ideal location for some tasks not so easily accomplished in Earth?s gravity.
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ISS008-E-22311 (26 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, views the topography of a point on Earth from the nadir window in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS).
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ISS008-E-21908 (12 April 2004)--- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, poses beside the pea plants growing in the Lada-4 greenhouse as part of the BIO-5 Rasteniya-2 (Plants-2) experiment located in the Zvezda Service Module of the International Space Station.
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JSC2004-E-34268 (3 August 2004) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao (left), Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut Salizhan S. Sharipov, flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, participate in a training session in an International Space Station (ISS) mockup/trainer in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center (JSC). Astronaut C. Michael Foale is visible in the background.
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JSC2004-E-34277 (3 August 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (right) assists the Expedition 10 prime and backups crewmembers in a training session in the International Space Station (ISS) Destiny laboratory mockup/trainer in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center (JSC). From the left are cosmonauts Valery I. Tokarev and Salizhan S. Sharipov, backup and prime flight engineer, respectively, both representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and astronauts Leroy Chiao and William S. McArthur Jr. (partially obscured), prime and backup commander and NASA ISS science officer, respectively.
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JSC2004-E-22850 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (center), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, begins to acclimate to gravity in his reclining chair with Lead Flight Surgeon Terry Taddeo (left) and Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao (right). Foale, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer and Soyuz commander representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, returned to Earth on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule, landing in north central Kazakhstan after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). Foale and Kaleri spent 195 days in space, while Kuipers spent 11 days in space, conducting research under a commercial agreement between ESA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-22849 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, sits in a reclining chair after being assisted from a Soyuz capsule. Foale, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer and Soyuz commander representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, returned to Earth on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule, landing in north central Kazakhstan after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). Foale and Kaleri spent 195 days in space, while Kuipers spent 11 days in space, conducting research under a commercial agreement between ESA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-22851 (30 April 2004) --- Russian engineers attend to the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule at its landing site in north central Kazakhstan after the Expedition 8 / ESA crew egressed it. Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer and Soyuz commander representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, returned to Earth on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz capsule, landing in north central Kazakhstan after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). Foale and Kaleri spent 195 days in space, while Kuipers spent 11 days in space, conducting research under a commercial agreement between ESA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-22853 (30 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Expedition 8 flight engineer and Soyuz commander representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, is assisted to a waiting helicopter at the landing site for the flight to Kustanai, Kazakhstan and then on a Gagarin Cosmonaut Training center plane to Star City, Russia to be reunited with his family after landing. Kaleri, astronaut C. Michael Foale, commander and NASA ISS science officer, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, returned to Earth on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule, landing in north central Kazakhstan after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). Foale and Kaleri spent 195 days in space, while Kuipers spent 11 days in space, conducting research under a commercial agreement between ESA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-22847 (30 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Expedition 8 flight engineer and Soyuz commander representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, sits in a reclining chair after being assisted from a Soyuz capsule. Kaleri, astronaut C. Michael Foale, commander and NASA ISS science officer, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, returned to Earth on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule, landing in north central Kazakhstan after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). Foale and Kaleri spent 195 days in space, while Kuipers spent 11 days in space, conducting research under a commercial agreement between ESA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-23321 (24 May 2004) --- The Expedition 8 crewmembers are pictured at the Gilruth Center at Johnson Space Center (JSC) during their welcome home ceremony. Left to right are astronaut C. Michael Foale, commander and NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-22848 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, is assisted from a Soyuz capsule. Foale, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer and Soyuz commander representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, returned to Earth on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule, landing in north central Kazakhstan after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). Foale and Kaleri spent 195 days in space, while Kuipers spent 11 days in space, conducting research under a commercial agreement between ESA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-22742 (17 May 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, is pictured with his wife and children following his arrival at Ellington Field near Johnson Space Center (JSC).
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JSC2004-E-22740 (17 May 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and Director of Flight Crew Operations Kenneth D. Bowersox (back to camera), exchange greetings following Foale?s arrival at Ellington Field near Johnson Space Center (JSC). Also visible is JSC Deputy Director Robert D. Cabana (right).
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JSC2004-E-22852 (30 April 2004) --- Russian engineers attend to the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule at its landing site in north central Kazakhstan after the Expedition 8 / ESA crew egressed it. Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer and Soyuz commander representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, returned to Earth on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz capsule, landing in north central Kazakhstan after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). Foale and Kaleri spent 195 days in space, while Kuipers spent 11 days in space, conducting research under a commercial agreement between ESA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-23324 (24 May 2004) --- The Expedition 8 crewmembers, Leonard S. Nicholson (second right) of Boeing, and Flight Director Joe Montalbano (right) are pictured at the Gilruth Center at Johnson Space Center (JSC) during the crew?s welcome home ceremony. Left to right are astronaut C. Michael Foale, commander and NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency.
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JSC2004-E-21258 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, is helped from the medical tent to the all terrain vehicle that will take him to his helicopter for the 2-hour flight to Kustanai, Kazakhstan. Foale and his crewmates, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (out of frame), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21256 (30 April 2004) --- A Russian made all terrain vehicle waits to transport crewmembers from the inflatable medical tent to their helicopters. Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21259 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, exits the all terrain vehicle and prepares to enter a Russian MI-8 helicopter for the flight to Kustanai, Kazakhstan. Foale and his crewmates, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (out of frame), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21255 (30 April 2004) --- The main chute for the Soyuz capsule is prepared for folding. The inflatable medical tent can be seen in the background. Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21260 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, signs the inside of the Russian search and rescue helicopter as is tradition for returning cosmonauts. Foale and his crewmates, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (out of frame), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21254 (30 April 2004) --- The main chute for the Soyuz capsule is prepared for folding. Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21257 (30 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (left), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, is helped from the medical tent to the all terrain vehicle that will take him to his helicopter for the 2-hour flight to Kustanai, Kazakhstan. Kaleri and his crewmates, astronaut C. Michael Foale (out of frame), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21244 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (center), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (right) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21243 (30 April 2004) --- Wide view of the Expedition 8 landing site in Northern Kazakhstan. Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21252 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, is carried in a chair from the Soyuz landing site to an inflatable medical tent after he and his crewmates, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (out of frame), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21242 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, gives thumbs up after he and his crewmates, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21247 (30 April 2004) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands is checked by his flight surgeon after he and astronaut C. Michael Foale (out of frame), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21249 (30 April 2004) --- Terry Taddeo (left), NASA flight surgeon, talks with astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, shortly after he and his crewmates, cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (out of frame), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21250 (30 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, is carried in a chair from the Soyuz landing site to an inflatable medical tent after he and his crewmates, astronaut C. Michael Foale (out of frame), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21245 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, smiles shortly after he and cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (out of frame), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004 in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21251 (30 April 2004) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands is carried in a chair from the Soyuz landing site to an inflatable medical tent after he and his crewmates, astronaut C. Michael Foale (out of frame), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21253 (30 April 2004) --- Overturned soil can be seen where the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule thrusters fired moments before landing. Astronaut C. Michael Foale (out of frame), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (out of frame), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21248 (30 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri (center), Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (right) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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JSC2004-E-21246 (30 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Soyuz flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency, relaxes in a chair outside the Soyuz after he and astronaut C. Michael Foale (out of frame), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers (out of frame) of the Netherlands, successfully landed in north central Kazakhstan on April 30, 2004, in their Soyuz TMA-3 capsule. Foale and Kaleri completed 195 days in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS), while Kuipers returned after an 11-day research mission as part of a commercial agreement between ESA and Russia?s Federal Space Agency. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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ISS009-E-05027 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule departs from the Station carrying astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands. Undocking occurred at 3:52 p.m. (CDT) on April 29.
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ISS009-E-05024 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule departs from the Station carrying astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands. Undocking occurred at 3:52 p.m. (CDT) on April 29.
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ISS009-E-05019 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule departs from the Station carrying astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands. Undocking occurred at 3:52 p.m. (CDT) on April 29.
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ISS009-E-05034 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule departs from the Station carrying astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer representing Russia?s Federal Space Agency; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands. Undocking occurred at 3:52 p.m. (CDT) on April 29.
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ISS008-E-22320 (26 April 2004) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station (ISS) gather in the Destiny laboratory for the ceremony of Changing-of Command from Expedition 8 to Expedition 9. From the left are astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Expedition 8 flight engineer; astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer; European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands; and cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander. Kaleri and Padalka represent Russia?s Federal Space Agency.
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ISS008-E-22271 (23 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, performs in-flight maintenance (IFM) on the nadir window in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS).
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ISS008-E-22166 (25 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, floats near a stowed Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit in the Equipment Lock of the Quest airlock on the International Space Station (ISS).
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ISS008-E-22297 (26 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, poses with the mission insignia near the nadir window in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS).
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ISS008-E-22256 (23 April 2004) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station (ISS) gather for a group portrait in the Destiny laboratory. From the left (front row) are astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, flight engineer. From the left (back row) are cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander; astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands. Kaleri and Padalka represent Russia?s Federal Space Agency.
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ISS008-E-22393 (29 April 2004) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, holds a Complex ?Plasma-03? canister in the Zvezda Service Module of the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, is at right.
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ISS008-E-22157 (24 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, take cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka (partially obscured), Expedition 9 commander, and astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer, through a familiarization session with the Mobile Service System (MSS) and hands-on experience with the Canadarm2, or Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS). Padalka represents Russia?s Federal Space Agency.
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ISS008-E-21999 (22 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (foreground), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands work with the HEAT experiment in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS). The main aim of the HEAT technology demonstration is the characterization of the heat transfer performance of a grooved heat pipe in weightlessness.
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ISS008-E-21916 (12 April 2004)--- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer; and Alexander Kaleri, Russia's Federal Space Agency flight engineer, pose beside the pea plants growing in the Lada-4 greenhouse as part of the BIO-5 Rasteniya-2 (Plants-2) experiment located in the Zvezda Service Module of the International Space Station.
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