Andreas is at the end of his last week in Europe before his spaceflight. He is now at his homebase at the European Astronaut Centre, in Cologne, Germany.
Colleague astronauts Alexander Gerst and Samantha Cristoforetti who flew for almost six months on the International Space Station recently are giving Andreas some last advice before he flies to Baikonur, Kazachstan, for launch.
Alexander Tweeted this picture of Andreas wearing the Skinsuit that should alleviate back problems for astronauts in space.
Alexander (left) and Andreas. Credits: ESA
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