ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter on his way to his new home in space
ESA PR 23-2006. As the Shuttle returns to flight and prepares the way for the
resumption of International Space Station assembly, a European astronaut is -
for the first time ever - heading for the orbital outpost to take up duty as a
member of its permanent crew. His mission, dubbed Astrolab, is planned to last
through to the end of the year.
Read more:
http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Astrolab/SEMSCOVT0PE_0.html
More about Astrolab Mission:
http://www.esa.int/astrolab