
Kimiya Yui of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (left) answers a reporter’s question.

Expedition 44/45 prime and backup crew members answer questions at a news conference.

Expedition 44/45 crew members at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia.

Expedition 44/45 crew members at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia.

Expedition 44/45 crew members at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia.

xpedition 44/45 prime and backup crew members prepare to sign a ceremonial book in the Gagarin Museum.

Expedition 44/45 prime crew member Kjell Lindgren of NASA signs a ceremonial book in the Gagarin Museum.

Expedition 44/45 prime crew member Kimiya Yui of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency signs a ceremonial book.

Expedition 44/45 prime and backup crew members pose for pictures in the Gagarin Museum July 8.

Expedition 44/45 crew member Kjell Lindgren of NASA at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia.