Die lange Reise

Impressive and inspiring: The fascinating journey of the likable astronaut to the ISS. "I won't be on the planet for a while. Back in May." That was the out-of-office message from Samantha Cristoforetti as she spent 200 days on the ISS. It was a long road for the engineer and pilot before she finally boarded the spacecraft, a journey she completed with curiosity, perseverance, and a bit of luck - as one of the few women. She shares her experiences in a personal and humorous way, from the tough years of astronaut training to her time in space and her return to Earth. What thoughts accompany the final hours before departure? How does one unwind after a long workday on the space station? How does one catch a space transporter? With a wonderful perspective on the challenges and peculiarities of the astronaut profession, she takes us on an unparalleled journey. In spring 2022, Samantha Cristoforetti will fly to the ISS for the second time, and she is set to serve as the commander of the space station.