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Space Tourism: A Trip to the ISS from Glavkosmos

August 8, 2024

A flight to the ISS is an incredible adventure that will allow you to become a true cosmonaut for 10 days, discover a new level of your capabilities, experience bright emotions, and gain unique impressions. This is your chance to live an exclusive experience and see Earth from space with your own eyes.

You will prepare for the flight like an astronaut and undergo training and education alongside actual cosmonauts, all under the supervision of specialists. Everything is designed to ensure that your journey is as comfortable as possible, allowing you to fully enjoy this new experience.

A spacesuit and individual equipment will be specially made for you to ensure both comfort and safety.

Glavkosmos JSC is the officially authorized representative of the State Corporation Roscosmos to represent Russia’s interests on the international stage.

Since 1985, Glavkosmos JSC has been coordinating international crewed space flights and is the exclusive operator of the commercial crewed spaceflight project.

- Planned flight start: Q3 - Q4 2025.

- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakhstan). - Duration of the flight to the ISS: approximately 3 hours.

- Planned stay at the ISS: 10 days.

- Total preparation time for the flight: 10 months.

- Active flight preparation period: 4-5 months.

- The flight and descent will be carried out with a team of professional cosmonauts. Seats on the Soyuz MS spacecraft: 2 + 1 (professional cosmonaut).

What is Included in the Expedition:

- Initial medical examination to determine flight eligibility (Stages I and II of selection).

- Development and approval of the flight program, including personal and scientific experiments.

- Preparation for the flight, training, and tests on ground equipment.

- Preparation duration: 4-5 months. Short stays on training and educational modules may be possible. No special knowledge or skills for space flight are required. Everything necessary will be taught and practiced as part of the program.

- Training is conducted in person at the Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City (Moscow Region, Russia).

- Training is available in Russian or English. If necessary, Glavkosmos JSC provides an interpreter.

- Medical examination under stress to ensure the safety of cosmonauts during the expedition (Stage III of selection).

- Creation of a custom spacesuit. After the flight, the spacesuit can be kept as a memento.

- Creation of individual support cushions. This equipment is necessary for the cosmonaut's seat, ensuring safety during takeoff and landing.

- Pre-launch preparation at the cosmodrome (3 weeks).

- Flight to the ISS as part of a professional space crew.

- Stay at the ISS, including the execution of the flight program and photo and video recording.

- Return to Earth.

- Post-flight rehabilitation (1 week) at Star City (Moscow Region, Russia).