Ask Astronaut Paolo!

[Goldieh1]

Hi Paolo,

I always wave hello to you all as you fly over London and wish you all well. What will you be doing when you return from this mission?

[eurovisioneurope]

what's that song? plaeaseee!

[corazzato89]

Grande Paolo!!!!!! L'italia è fiera di te!

[zezaistt]

Hi, Paolo Nespoli and other members. Congratulations for your courage and good luck for your mission. How do you feel up there? Is everything ok?

Maria José

[th3gr0ver]

hey Paolo!

i have two questions (i hope this isnt cheating!)

firstly, how long did you train to become an astronaut? and get the amazing opportunity that you are enjoying

and finally, in your opinion, what hope is there for "Space tourism" starting up in the next 50 years? can i plan to have a summer holiday aboard a space station in the future?

thanks for reading, and good luck!

Grover

[gavinpow77]

Hi Paulo. I was fascinated by the interview you did with BBC World. It must be amazing up there. A part of me envies you, but part of me panics about the isolation of the whole thing. Which is why I ask, do you or any of your colleagues ever get claustrophobic, panic, or suffer mental strain of any kind when you either think or dream about just how far from earth you are? In fact, what do you dream about up there?

Good luck in your work,

Gavin Powers (Doncaster UK).

[TheZucchello]

Che meraviglia Paolo, il sogno dell'uomo continua ed è grazie al lavoro di voi astronauti, uomini o donne coraggiosi che l'avventura nello spazio prosegue. Quando ci sarà secondo lei una missione umana verso marte ? Complimenti ancora. Thank you very much for your work. Paola Zucchello

[Czeckie]

Hi astronaut Paolo! I'd like to ask you zillion questions, so I'll try pick at least some.

What are physiological consequences of staying in space with lower gravity force than out body is developed? for example: Do you feel or see any changes in digestion and muscles? I believe you have the best possible nutrition and lots of sport but are you up there getting significantly weaker? Does it feel funny to stand on your own feet back down on the surface?

[starfighter72]

Hi Paolo. I'd like to hear from you some details about two days spent in the Soyuz capsule, before docking. How do you and your crewmates spend them? Mostly in the Orbital Module? I imagine there is a great difference with the same period of time spent in the Space Shuttle. Grazie e Ciao!

Fabio

[pasquafilodema]

Ciao Paolo sono Gianni un'appassionato di astronomia ho una domanda da farti ma da lassù la nebulosa Horsehead (Testa di Cavallo) riesci a vederla?

[nunataak]

Hi Paolo,

People across the world will be waving to you and your colleagues on the ISS during the week of 24th - 31st December. This round-the-world wave is being choreographed by a grassroots Twitter campaign (@ISSwave).

It would be great if you would wave back. If you video yourself waving, we'll put it online at isswave.org. We'll also be posting videos and photos of us down here waving to you up there.

Many Thanks!

Karen James

[DrLucyRogers]

Hi Paolo,

People across the world will be waving to you and your colleagues on the ISS during the week of 24th - 31st December. This round-the-world wave is being choreographed by a grassroots Twitter campaign (@ISSwave).

It would be great if you would wave back. If you video yourself waving, we'll put it online at isswave.org. We'll also be posting videos and photos of us down here waving to you up there.

Many Thanks

Lucy

[DrLucyRogers]

Hi Paolo,

People across the world will be waving to you and your colleagues on the ISS during the week of 24th - 31st December. This round-the-world wave is being choreographed by a grassroots Twitter campaign (@ISSwave).

It would be great if you would wave back. If you video yourself waving, we'll put it online at isswave.org. We'll also be posting videos and photos of us down here waving to you up there and tweeting about it a lot.

Many Thanks

Lucy

[DrLucyRogers]

Hi Paolo,

People across the world will be waving to you and your colleagues aboard the ISS during the week 24th-31st December. This round-the world wave (called ISS Wave) is being choreographed by a grassroots Twitter campaign (@ISSwave).

It would be great if you would wave back! If you video it, we'll put it up on isswave.org. We will also be posting photos and videos of us down here waving to you up there and tweeting about it a lot!

Many thanks

Lucy

[prios]

Hello Paolo! I would like to know something more about the scientific experiments you have to perform during your six months at ISS. Moreover, I wish to know if you will have a daily spare time and which way you will pass it. Finally, is there on the ISS anything like a private room for everyone of the crew members? (i.e., does exist a place for a little bit of solitude?)

[robyrobu]

Hi Paolo!

my question is:

what if one of you gets the flu or some more seriuos diseases? Is it forecast to come back to Earth in case of emergency?

Good luck for your experience

Ciao

Roberta

[Goofystar1978]

Hi Paolo is, ESA further develop their own ways to go to the ISS? How do the astronauts of the ISS with space debris by micro parts of satellites? Why be in school contacts always asked the same questions? Everything good for you! Best wishes, Daniel

[vincentdu692]

We are a class of secondary school near Paris and we'd like to know What kind of experiences you are now doing... Thank you

[florobe]

Desde este lejano lugar de la Patagonia Argentina le deseamos a Paolo y sus compañeros de viaje a la ISS, el mayor de los éxitos.

¡ Una magnífica Navidad y un próspero Año Nuevo !

Flía. Flores, Di genti

[Laurel010203]

ciao signore Nespoli,

first of all, congratulations for this great launch.

Than two questions, the first: What is the difference between flying with a shuttle and a sojus to space?

And the second question: What are you doing in the two days before docking with the station? Do you have time for experiments in these two days?

Wishing you good speed and a lots of fun for your mission on the ISS.

[patravix]

Siamo i bambini della scuola elementare G Asquasciati di Sanremo.. Ti auguriamo un buon viaggio spaziale! Avremmo tante domande da farti.. Ci potrai risponder? Guardiamo su nel cielo e immaginiamo di vederti!,

[MrJollanza]

grandissimo Paolo, saluti dalla crosta terrestre!

[kristianopedia]

mi chiamo cristiano e ti auguro buon natale(anche da mia figlia Eleonora 8 anni appassionata di spazio e astronomia)di nuovo buon natale

[Airborner1994]

My name is Kalle Edgar, I'm 16 years old and I'm from Sweden.

I am considering to study much to get the chance of being selected as a ESA astronaut when I am a adult in the future.

I have two questions though which I am very curious about: How was your astronaut training? And how did you feelt during launch on your latest space shuttle mission, the STS-120?

I wish you good luck to your mission on the International Space Station.

[carloagtripodi]

Con questo volo, caro Paolo, il sogno della tua vita diventa realtà! Ogni volta che passerai su Napoli i miei occhi e quelli dei miei allievi saranno puntati sulla ISS. Aspettiamo ,ansioni, le riprese con la nuova videocamera 3D, realizzata anche con il contributo di una città che non può essere famosa SOLO per la spazzatura.... Abbi un felice Natale e 6 mesi di eccitanti esperieze, aspettando di incontrarti, ancora una volta, al tuo rientro. Carlo A.G. Tripodi

[cianciulo]

Daje Paoloooo!!!!!

[nexitfy]

Do you take pictures of aurora from space?

What d'ya feel when you see terrestrial auroras from ISS?

[djmoonbyte]

QUESTION

What's the software/hardware automation that would most improve your efficiency in doing your job on the ISS? Where would you like to see semi/fully-autonomous control systems on the ISS?

In bocca al lupo per il tuo soggiorno spaziale! Tanti saluti, Benjamin.

[giacianci]

Vai Paolo!! Verso l'infinito e oltre!!!

[BevHamm]

Paolo my son Gabriel is 16 and has wanted to work for NASA since he was 4yrs. old. he is 16 and a physics major in high school. His class will be following you too now! Beverly Hamm

[BevHamm]

Paolo my son Gabriel is 16 and has wanted to work for NASA since he was 4yrs. old. he is 16 and a physics major in high school. His class will be following you too now!

[BevHamm]

Hello Paolo! I would like to know what is being done to insure that our beautiful Universe is kept clean from the debris of the satillites,and Rocket Boosters. Thank you and will follow your 6 months journey with you <3 Beverly Hamm.

[maksphoto78]

I should ask him how to make a great pizza.

[H3r3ticH3r0]

Good luck with your mission, Paolo! Have fun with the photography: I would love to see your photos when your finished.

Also, aside from the view and the photography, what else do you look forward to in your mission?

[jinglesassy1]

How long can the international space station go without reboost or resupply?

[charlieechovictor]

I just have to say have a great, fun, exciting, and safe trip Paolo !

[Basilisp89]

i have a qution... do you ever confuse up with down and lose your road in the station?

[TexZK]

Forza Paolooo!!! :-)

[melindastrassekonig]

How astronauts communicate with their family?

[hanniballacter98]

Go Paolo, you're all over Italy, I would like to grow up a career as a future ESA astronaut, I hope that's great about them;), I am very happy to know that game with the Soyuz, which remain in orbit six months. greetings from italy.

[hanniballacter98]

Go Paolo, you're all over Italy, I would like to grow up a career as a future ESA astronaut, I hope that's great about them;), I am very happy to know that game with the Soyuz, which remain in orbit six months. greetings from italy.

[TheAelfymade]

Great ! Thank you so much.

[hansiraber]

what can I do to go to space as well? (if i'm not particularly rich).