Article Images Italy's astronaut prepares   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.   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.   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. Release date: 20 February 2002