Expedition One Look here for the latest news about the first crew to live and work aboard the International Space Station. Plus, there is plenty of work for the three men to do. They routinely delve into the bowels of the station, screwdrivers in hand, chasing glitches. Shepherd, a former Navy SEAL, said recently that work is his best way to get through bouts of depression. One of his hobbies on Earth is working in his garage, so he routinely grabs a tool and checklist and heads off to repair station parts even on his days off.
SEALs also undergo severely challenging psychological tests during their training.
This first station crew also benefits from shuttle visits, the next of which is scheduled take place in two weeks. When Endeavour arrived at the station last month, Shepherd, Gidzenko and Krikalev got a chance to leave the station and float around the inside of the shuttle. They also enjoyed an all night rap session with their colleagues. They'll get the same opportunity when Atlantis arrives later this month. Welcome to the Universe.