ESA astronaut André Kuipers' tour of the International Space Station

ESA astronaut Andre Kuipers invites you to follow a guided tour of the complete International Space Station. Andre himself is the tour guide during this unique visit to the Station.

In the space of one hour Andre shows every module of the International Space Station and explains the ins and outs of living in the largest laboratory in space. This video gives a wonderful glimpse of how life is for an astronaut living in the Station. From science and maintenance to operating robotic arms and finding lost equipment, Andre takes you from the Japanese research module via the Station's cellar and 'garden' to the Russian segment, ending his tour with breath-taking views of Earth from the European-built Cupola observation module.

This video was recorded during the end of ESA's PromISSe mission. Andre spent a total of 193 days in space before returning to Earth on 1 July 2012.

[dutch-essjess]

Amazing to see a fellow Dutch in space and represents us in such a honorable way. Glad our tiny country is also contributing to this amazing purpose. Thank you for the tour Mr. Kuipers, even though I’m way late, I really enjoyed watching it. 👏🏻

[kevinfuhrmann]

Thank you so much for this video, André Kuipers is really kind and it seems like he loves sharing his work and amazing living space :)

[grantsinclair]

I just thought I was claustrophobic until I watched this. I have a sudden urge to go to the Grand Canyon. My hats off to this special breed of humans. Thanks for the tour

[HackingDutchman]

Great video! Nice to see a fellow Dutchman in space taking us on a great tour.

[ZemplinTemplar]

I maintain that this is still possibly the best authentic space documentary ever. No-frills in presentation, yes, but it's all the better for it. Thank you, ESA, thank you Mr. Kuipers. :-)

[electrostaticionengines]

I've seen a number of ISS tours and this is a very good one because of the use of the split screen. great job!

[afomrosemarlyse]

good evening dear André Kuiper.
Thank you to show we around the international space.

[GodEetFrikandel]

Nice to know how everything is going on in the ISS!

[wesleymccurtain]

KUIPER???? What an appropriate name for an astronaut!!!!   

[Destructor]

I saw you guys through my telescope last week! It was shockingly beautiful!

[freshofftheufo]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you for showing us your beautiful place!

[sac]

THAT WAS AWESOME!! Thanks Andre for the tour, I have been curious for some time about what was in there.

[lisakn]

I love this kind of thing. Love space!! Thanks to the tour guide.

[indyracingnut]

Easily the most thorough tour of the station I have seen. Well done, ESA!!

[Xezlec]

I love the look of that place, especially the robot control area with all the monitors, and the hardcore industrial feel that Russian technology always has. The fake "plants" dangling from the light in the PMM and the Eastern-style icon of Mary in the Russian part were also lovely little touches. And of course, the cupola that looks like something from the Millennium Falcon!

[tutracrafty]

He reminds me of Scott Manley.
KSP Fans unite!

[costar]

Andre is a great host, which makes it a very great video; in the sense that there is another video with a female Astronaut for about the same lenght of time, giving a tour of the ISS. Both videos are great, but what makes this video better is because it gives coordination of where you are, and where you are heading, and Andre is very detailed; but that cupula PRICELESS, the view you get seen our great planet is just marvelous🚀🇷🇺👍👏🏻🔥❤. Pura Vida

[sackbeto]

The fastest 55 minutes of my life... but almost de greatest!!!

[edwin]

Very nice video with André The Flying Dutchman.

[variation]

Seeing how well different countries are able to cooperate for a common goal, it's straight out of Star Trek. The ISS is amazing.