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Italy's astronaut prepares

7 February 2002

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Vittori during astronaut training in Russia

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ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori during astronaut training in Russia. Roberto Vittori who flew on a Soyuz flight to the International Space Station from 25 April to 5 May 2002.

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ESA astronauts Roberto Vittori and Frank De Winne in a Soyuz module mock-up during astronaut training in Russia. Roberto Vittori will be flying onboard a Soyuz taxi flight to the International Space Station in April 2002. Frank De Winne will also fly to the ISS onboard a Soyuz 'taxi' mission later in the year.

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ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori during astronaut training in Russia. Roberto Vittori will be flying onboard a Soyuz taxi flight to the International Space Station in April 2002.

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