Vittori training in Star City

ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori during training, in February 2002, in Star City facilities near Moscow in preparation for a Soyuz 'taxi' flight to the International Space Station. April's scheduled launch will mark for Vittori a literal high point in his career so far. And although he has never been in space before, he will be bringing a wealth of flying experience to the mission.

Copyright: ESA/ASI-S. Corvaja