U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao gives a thumbs up in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Russian Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew comprising of [U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori] back to Earth from the International Space Station. 

A medical tent housing the the International Space Station (ISS) crew is seen in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. [A Russian Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew comprising of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori back to Earth from the ISS.] 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori rest in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew back to Earth from the International Space Station. 

Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori adjusts the Kazakh national hat presented to him after his arrival to Kustanay airport in northern Kazakhstan. Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori adjusts the Kazakh national hat presented to him after his arrival to Kustanay airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Russian Soyuz capsule bumped down on the Kazakh steppe early on Monday, bringing astronauts Russian Salizhan Sharipov, American Leroy Chiao and Italian Vittori safely back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

Russian astronaut born in southern Kyrgyzstan Salizhan Sharipov rests in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan. Russian astronaut born in southern Kyrgyzstan Salizhan Sharipov, wearing the Kyrgyz national hat, rests in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Russian Soyuz capsule bumped down on the Kazakh steppe early on Monday, bringing astronauts Russian Sharipov, American Leroy Chiao and Italian Roberto Vittori safely back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

A medical tent housing the the International Space Station (ISS) crew is seen in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Russian Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew comprising of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori back to Earth from the ISS. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/JK/DH 

Ground personnel help Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori to dress-off his space suit in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan. Ground personnel help Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori to dress-off his space suit inside a medical tent set in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Russian Soyuz capsule bumped down on the Kazakh steppe early on Monday, bringing astronauts Russian Salizhan Sharipov, American Leroy Chiao and Italian Vittori safely back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov 

Ground personnel help Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori after space capsule's landing near Arkalyk in northen Kazakhstan. Ground personnel help Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Soyuz space capsule touched down safely on Monday bringing the crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Vittori back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao gives a thumbs up in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Russian Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew comprising of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/DH 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao speaks on a satellite phone in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Soyuz space capsule touched down safely on Monday bringing the crew of U.S. astronaut Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/SA 

Ground personnel carry U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao after his landing near Arkalyk in northen Kazakhstan. Ground personnel carry U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (C) in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Russian Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew comprising of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori back to Earth from the International Space Station REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

Ground personnel carry Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori after landing near Arkalyk in northen Kazakhstan. Ground personnel carry Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori rest in Arkalyk airport in northern Kazakhstan April 25, 2005. A Soyuz space capsule touched down safely at night on Monday bringing the crew back to Earth from the International Space Station. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/DH 

- TELEVISION IMAGE - Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao (Bottom) and Flight Engineer Salizhan Sharipov (Top) work at the end of their six-hour spacewalk from the International Space Station, January 26, 2005. Chiao and Sharipov installed a work platform and experiments on the outside of the station and checked vents that help control the Station's atmosphere. The spacewalk is the 57th conducted aboard the Station and the 32nd to be based out of the orbital outpost.
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- TELEVISION IMAGE - Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao and Flight Engineer Salizhan Sharipov work during their spacewalk from the International Space Station, January 26, 2005. Chiao and Sharipov are working to install a work platform and experiments on the outside of the station as well as checking vents that help control the Station's atmosphere. The spacewalk is the 57th conducted aboard the Station and the 32nd to be based out of the orbital outpost. ? QUALITY DOCUMENT 

Astronauts Sharipov, Padalka, Chiao, Shargin and Fincke are seen in the screen at the space control centre in Korolyov satellite town outside Moscow. Astronauts (from L to R) Salizhan Sharipov, Gennady Padalka, Leroy Chiao, and Mikhael Fincke greet each other on board the International Space Station as they are seen in the screen at the space control centre in Korolyov satellite town outside Moscow, October 16, 2004. Sharipov and Chiao will take over from Fincke and Padalka for the next six months, while Shargin of Russia will return to earth with the outgoing crew after a 10-day mission. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin 

Grin, head of Russia's State Commission speaks on the phone as deputy head of the U.S. space agency NASA Gregory looks on at the space control centre in town of Korolyov outside Moscow. Valery Grin, head of Russia's State Commission speaks on the phone as deputy head of the U.S. space agency NASA Fred Gregory (R) looks on at the space control centre in the Korolyov satellite town outside Moscow during the Soyuz rocket docking with the International Space Station, October 16, 2004. Salizhan Sharipov and Leroy Chiao will take over from Mickael Fincke and Gennady Padalka for the next six months, while Yuri Shargin of Russia will return to earth with the outgoing crew after a 10-day mission. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin 

American astronaut Leroy Chiao floating through the hatch from the Soyuz space craft and into the International Space Station. A frame grab shows American astronaut Leroy Chiao (C) floating through the hatch from the Soyuz space craft and into the International Space Station (ISS) to be welcomed by Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (L) and American astronaut Mikhael Fincke (R) October 16, 2004. A Russian spacecraft delivered three astronauts to the International Space Station on Saturday, smoothly overcoming docking system problems which had delayed its launch. The Soyuz blasted off from Russia's Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Thursday after two postponements while technicians fixed a mechanical glitch that affected the craft's ability to attach itself to the orbital platform. 

A frame grab shows astronauts (from L to R) Russians Salizhan Sharipov, Gennady Padalka, American Leroy Chiao, Russian Yuri Shargin and American Mikhael Fincke, after the docking with the International Space Station (ISS) October 16, 2004. Sharipov and Chiao will take over from Fincke and Padalka for the next six months, while Shargin of Russia will return to earth with the outgoing crew after a 10-day mission. REUTERS/NASA BEST QUALITY AVAIABLE AS/AA 

Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft blasts off from the Baikonur launching pad in Kazakhstan with the ISS-10 crew of [U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin] October 14, 2004. 

The U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to get up after donning his space suit in Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. 

The ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin (top) wave before getting into the spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. 

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao gives a hearty "thumbs up" October 14, 2004 during the ride from the suit up facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the launch pad as he and his crewmates, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov and Russian Space Forces Cosmonaut Yuri Shargin prepared for their liftoff to the International Space Station. Their Soyuz TMA-5 vehicle blasted off at 9:06 a.m. Baikonur time (306 GMT) to begin the two-day trip to the Station. REUTERS/NASA/Bill Ingalls/HO GAC 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R) shows his new wrist watch, a gift from the Russian Space Agency, to Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov after donning their space suits in Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. A Russian rocket carrying a U.S.-Russian crew on a two-day flight to the International Space Station blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan early on Thursday. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov SZH/CVI/WS 

Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft carrying crew of Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin blasts off from Baikonur cosmodrome. Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft blasts off from the Baikonur launching pad in Kazakhstan with the ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft carrying crew of Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin blasts off from Baikonur cosmodrome. Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft blasts off from the Baikonur launching pad in Kazakhstan with the ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to get up after donning his space suit in Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/FA 

The US astronaut Leroy Chiao is assisted by Russian specialists after donning his space suit in Baikonur. The U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to get up after donning his space suit in Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

The ISS-10 crew of Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin wave before getting into the spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome. Members of the ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao and Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (top) wave before getting into the spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

The U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao gives a thumbs-up after donning his space suit in Baikonur cosmodrome October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/FA 

The ISS-10 crew of Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin wave before getting into the spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome. The ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin (top) waves before getting into the spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov 

The ISS-10 crew of Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin wave before getting into the spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome. The ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin (top) wave before getting into the spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 

The U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao waves from a bus at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AA 

The U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao leaves his signature on the door of his room at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 14, 2004. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AA 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao gives thumbs up at a news conference at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 13, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising [U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off to the International Space Station from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14.] 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao gives thumbs up at a news conference at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 13, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off to the International Space Station from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/WS 

ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin leave a news conference at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 13, 2004. The crew comprising Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin is due to blast off to the International Space Station from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AS/WS 

ISS-10 crew of U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin attends a news conference at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 13, 2004. The crew comprising Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin is due to blast off to the International Space Station from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AS/WS 

Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is transported to its launch pad early morning at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 12, 2004. [The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14.] 

The Soyuz TMA-5 vehicle is rolled to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan October 12, 2004 in preparation for its launch October 14. [The launch is to send Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov and Russian Space Forces Cosmonaut Yuri Shargin to the International Space Station. Chiao and Sharipov will replace the Expedition 9 crew, Gennady Padalka and Mike Fincke, while Shargin conducts 8 days of scientific experiments. He will return to Earth with Padalka and Fincke on October 24.] ??? USE ONLY 

The Soyuz TMA-5 vehicle is rolled to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan October 12, 2004 in preparation for its launch October 14. [The launch is to send Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov and Russian Space Forces Cosmonaut Yuri Shargin to the International Space Station. Chiao and Sharipov will replace the Expedition 9 crew, Gennady Padalka and Mike Fincke, while Shargin conducts 8 days of scientific experiments. He will return to Earth with Padalka and Fincke on October 24.] ??? USE ONLY 

The Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is transported to its launch pad early morning at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 12, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov REUTERS SZH/AS/WS 

The Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft stands on its launch pad at Baikonur cosmodrome October 12, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AS/WS 

The Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is silhouetted against the sunrise as it transported to its launch pad early morning at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 12, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AS/WS 

Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is transported to its launch pad early morning at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 12, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AS/WS 

Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft stands on its launch pad at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 12, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AS/WS 

Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is transported to its launch pad early morning at Baikonur cosmodrome, October 12, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/AS/WS 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao has his hair cut in Baikonur, October 11, 2004. The ISS-10 crew comprising U.S. astronaut Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov SZH/cvi/JV 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao leaves his autograph in the museum of Baikonur cosmodrome, October 9, 2004. Chiao and Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov AS/AA 

U.S. astronaut Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Sharipov and Shargin pose for a snapshot after they tested their space suits in Baikonur. U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin pose for a snapshot after they tested their space suits in Baikonur, October 9, 2004. Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov REUTERS 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao undergoes last tests during last training sessions in Baikonur, October 8, 2004. Chiao and Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov AS/ABP 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin pose for a photograph in front of the Soyuz landing unit in Baikonur, October 5, 2004. Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin pose for a photograph in front of the Soyuz landing unit in Baikonur, October 5, 2004. Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov AS/JV 

U.S. astronaut Chiao, Russian cosmonauts Sharipov and Shargin pose for a photograph as they sit inside the landing unit in Baikonur. U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao (R), Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin pose for a photograph as they sit inside the Soyuz landing unit in Baikonur, October 5, 2004. Chiao, Sharipov and Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Stringer Pictures of the Month October 2004 

U.S. astronaut Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to put on his space suit during last training sessions in Baikonur. U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to put on his space suit during last training sessions in Baikonur, October 5, 2004. Chiao and Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov 

U.S. astronaut Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to put on his space suit during last training sessions in Baikonur. U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to put on his space suit during last training sessions in Baikonur, October 5, 2004. Chiao and Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov 

U.S. astronaut Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to get up after donning his space suit during last training sessions in Baikonur. U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao is helped by Russian specialists to get up after donning his space suit during last training sessions in Baikonur, October 5, 2004. Chiao and Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin will form the ISS-10 crew which is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 14. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov 

Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov (C) and Yuri Shargin (L) pose with U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao after a training session at the Soyuz-TMA spacecraft simulator in Star City outside Moscow, September 21, 2004. The ISS-10 crew is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 11. 

Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov (L) and U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao perform a test training at the International Space Station (ISS) simulator in Star City outside Moscow, September 20, 2004. The ISS-10 crew is due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 11. 

U.S. astronaut Leroy Chiao leaves the Soyuz-TMA spacecraft simulator after a training session at Star City outside Moscow, September 21, 2004. Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov, Yuri Shargin and Chiao are due to blast off from Baikonur cosmodrome on October 11 to the International Space Station. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov CVI/DL