Luca Parmitano, European Space Agency (IMAGE)

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Luca Parmitano, European Space Agency

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European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 37 flight engineer, works with a Russian Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) or Chibis suit in the Zvezda service module of the International Space Station. He donned the suit to prepare for a return to gravity following a lengthy stay onboard the station.

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