My training to become a space tourist

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• My life as a cosmonaut

This simulated water rescue takes place inside the Gidro (Hydro) Lab, a big water tank on the Star City campus. The drill is to get inside your water suit, and then float around waiting to be picked up by a giant hook. In theory, you'd be hanging from a helicopter but in training practice, you hang from a crane.

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