Inside the Russian segment of the International Space Station

The 3 biggest emergencies on the Space Station

Sunita Williams explains how astronauts assemble at the central command post to handle critical emergencies like fire, hull depressurization, and toxic ammonia leaks.

What Happens During an ISS Emergency

Sunita Williams demonstrates the probe-and-cone mechanism used to physically capture and clamp visiting Russian spacecraft to the space station.

How Spacecraft Dock to the ISS

How astronauts fit inside a Soyuz return capsule

Astronaut Sunita Williams climbs into her custom-molded Soyuz seat to show the cramped cockpit controls and survival gear packed behind the crew.

How Astronauts Sit Inside the Soyuz Capsule

[01:27] What Happens During an ISS Emergency
[05:53] How Spacecraft Dock to the ISS
[08:25] How Astronauts Sit Inside the Soyuz Capsule

Inside the Russian segment of the International Space Station

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