André’s activities onboard the ISS

Artist concept of the Dragon crew capsule. Credit: NASA/SpaceX

A quick extract from the PromISSE mission info kit on André Kuipers’ activities while onboard the ISS:

André will be the prime operator for the ATV Edoardo Amaldi rendezvous and docking, currently scheduled at the beginning of March. Although the spacecraft docks automatically with the ISS, he will monitor and be ready to take over control if needed. Once it is attached to the Station, he will be in charge of logistics operations on the vehicle.

André will support complex robotic operations. He is trained in the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (the Station’s principal robotic arm).

André is closely involved in the berthing operations of the visiting Dragon and Cygnus cargo vehicles during their maiden flights to the Station (January, February and April).