Episode 3
Old fears surface when the remaining candidates face some space agency swim tests. Their teamwork and mental agility are scrutinised in an underwater test, assembling a large cube.
Old fears surface when the remaining astronaut candidates face a series of space agency swim tests. Their teamwork and mental agility are scrutinised in an underwater test, assembling a large cube. They learn basic Russian before heading off to the German Space Centre. In a simulation used to train astronauts, they attempt to dock the Soyuz space capsule with the International Space Station. They are subjected to a spin in the facility's rotating chair and more candidates are sent home.
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Clips
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Space Station Docking
Duration: 01:31
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The Vestibular Lab
Duration: 02:04
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Pool Puzzle
Duration: 01:19
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Expert | Chris Hadfield |
Expert | Kevin Fong |
Expert | Iya Whiteley |
Executive Producer | Helen Thomas |
Series Producer | Tom Coveney |