LEO stands for “low Earth orbit,” and these journals recount John Phillips’ experience onboard the International Space Station.
Krikalev was the commander for Expedition 11. He is a cosmonaut representing the Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos.
› Biography →Phillips was the flight engineer and science officer for Expedition 11. He has visited the International Space Station before on shuttle mission STS-100.
› Biography →European Space Agency Astronaut Roberto Vittori launched with Expedition 11 and returned to Earth with Expedition 10.
› Biography →LEO stands for “low Earth orbit,” and these journals recount John Phillips’ experience onboard the International Space Station.
Commander Sergei Krikalev and NASA Science Officer John Phillips returned to Earth on Oct. 10, 2005, after 179 days in space.
An unpiloted Progress cargo craft docked with the International Space Station on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a cargo of supplies, equipment and fuel for the International Space Station.
"You'll have to congratulate me every day from now on," Krikalev told Mission Control Moscow.
The Expedition 11 crew ventured outside the International Space Station on Aug. 18.
Visit the Expedition 11 photo gallery.
Exterior photos show the Station's growth as new components are added.