Fyodor Yurchikhin always wanted to become a cosmonaut. As a senior engineer in Russia’s space programme, he wasn’t satisfied with playing a supporting role. After 11 years of relentless efforts, Fyodor was accepted as a cosmonaut candidate at the ripe old age of 38. Even after Five missions and 672 days under his belt, his family still gets worried when he’s away ‘at work.’ Yet, 59-year-old Yuri is not convinced he’s had enough.
I Need More Space