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 Space station video Posted: November 3, 2003 This collection of video clips follow the launch of the Expedition 8 crew to continue human presence aboard the international space station and the return of Expedition 7 after six months in orbit. The movies are available for our Spaceflight Now Plus service subscribers. Get your subscription today.
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The Russian Soyuz TMA-2 capsule makes a successful landing in Kazakhstan as seen from helicopter. (1min 01sec file)
Wrapped in fur coats, Yuri Malenchenko, Ed Lu and Pedro Duque remain seated after being assisted out of their Soyuz capsule. (2min 59sec file)
Views of the Soyuz TMA-2 capsule after its return to Earth with the Expedition 7 from the International Space Station. (56sec file)
The Soyuz TMA-2 capsule's main parachute is draped across the desert floor. (1min 06sec file)
A post-landing interview with NASA space station program manager Bill Gerstenmaier at the Soyuz touchdown point in Kazakhstan. (1min 54sec file)
Backup Expedition 8 commander Bill McArthur gives his thoughts on the safe landing of Expedition 7 and the future of human spaceflight during an interview from the Soyuz touchdown zone. (2min 32sec file)
Expedition 7's Yuri Malenchenko and Ed Lu and visiting European astronaut Pedro Duque conduct a farewell ceremony in the Zvezda service module with the newly-arrived Expedition 8 crew of Michael Foale and Alexander Kaleri before boarding their Soyuz capsule. (2min 31sec file)
Animation of the Russian Soyuz TMA-2 capsule undocking from the International Space Station and returning to Earth. (2min 12sec file)
The Soyuz TMA-2 capsule undocks from the International Space Station to ferry Expedition 7's Yuri Malenchenko and Ed Lu and European researcher Pedro Duque back to Earth. (1min 29sec file)
A camera on the nose of the Soyuz TMA-2 capsule provides this view of undocking as the spacecraft moves away from the International Space Station's Zarya module. (5min 02sec file)
The Expedition 7 and 8 crews stage a ceremonial handover aboard the International Space Station. (4min 33sec file)
The International Space Station crews have an in-flight news conference with reporters at the Johnson Space Center and Kennedy Space Center. (16min 12sec file)
The five crewmembers aboard the International Space Station are interviewed by ABC News. (9min 29sec file)
The five crewmembers aboard the International Space Station are interviewed by the Houston Chronicle. (9min 50sec file)
The five crewmembers aboard the International Space Station are interviewed by CNN. (9min 21sec file)
The five crewmembers aboard the International Space Station are interviewed by CBS. (10min 32sec file)
A profile of NASA astronaut and Expedition 8 commander Michael Foale. (3min 32sec file)
This narrated highlights video reviews the six-month mission of Expedition 7 aboard the International Space Station. (8min 19sec file)
A profile of NASA astronaut and Expedition 8 commander Michael Foale. (3min 32sec file)
A profile of Russian cosmonaut and Expedition 8 flight engineer Alexander Kaleri. (3min 39sec file)
A profile of European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque. (2min 27sec file)
The Russian Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft docks to the International Space Station's Pirs module as seen from a camera on the capsule's nose. (2min 20sec file)
The hatchway between the Soyuz capsule and international space station is opened, allowing Expedition 8 to float into their new home. (2min 31sec file)
The joint crews are united in the Zvezda service module to receive VIP calls from mission control following the docking. (2min 20sec file)
Expedition 8 commander Michael Foale dons his spacesuit in preparation for launch. (3min 12sec file)
European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque dons his spacesuit in preparation for launch. (22sec file)
Already suited up, Michael Foale, Alexander Kaleri and Pedro Duque depart for the launch pad. (1min 26sec file)
The crewmembers arrive at the Baikonur launch pad to begin boarding the Russian Soyuz rocket. (2min 01sec file)
The International Space Station's next resident blasts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard the Russian Soyuz rocket. (3min 38sec file)
The Soyuz rocket lifts off with Expedition 8 aboard as seen from Baikonur viewing site. (31sec file)
A close-up view of the launch of the Russian Soyuz rocket carrying the International Space Station's next residents. (42sec file)
A camera view inside the Soyuz TMA-3 capsule shows the jolt at the moment of third stage engine cutoff as the craft achieves orbit. (33sec file)
An interview with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at Baikonur following the launch of Expedition 8. (4min 51sec file)
An interview with NASA's associate administrator for spaceflight, Bill Readdy. (4min 51sec file)
An interview with NASA's deputy space station program manager, Charlie Precourt. (3min 27sec file)
The prime and backup Expedition 8 crewmembers participate in the day-before-launch news conference at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. (40min 17sec file)
The Soyuz rocket to launch Expedition 8 undergoes final preparations for the flight, including the installation of the escape tower. (3min 19sec file)
The Russian Soyuz rocket is transported from its hangar to the launch pad via railtracks. (3min 28sec file)
After arriving at the launch pad, the Soyuz rocket is lifted upright and then enclosed by ground support structures. (3min 21sec file)
The Expedition 8 mission to the international space station and the landing of Expedition 7 are previewed in this news conference from Johnson Space Center. (78min 10sec file)
Expedition 8 commander Michael Foale, flight engineer Alexander Kaleri and taxi crewmember Pedro Duque hold a news conference at NASA's Johnson Space Center for U.S. reporters. (62min 18sec file)
The three men to launch aboard the Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft to the International Space Station hold a pre-launch news conference in Russia with news media there. (32min 24sec file)
NASA presents the science results from the now-completed Expedition 6 mission to the international space station. (47min 51sec file)