This Is What An Astronaut Sees On A Six-Month Mission To Space

An astronaut’s average mission to space can last anywhere between six months to over a year in length, but have you ever wondered what exactly they are doing up there?

Now earthlings are getting a fascinating insight into the daily life of French astronaut Tom Pesquet, who is on a six-month-mission to the International Space Station [ISS].

Pesquet reveals what you can really expect to get up to while you’re floating around in space.

1. You don’t get a lie in.

Of course, my alarm clock only goes off once a day ;) Usually at 6h GMT @IsaacDelusion - Early Morning #songs4space https://t.co/NcTJMVbP3t
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 5, 2016

2. You will experience 16 sunrises a day.

Sunrises. We experience 16 sunrises every 24 hours on the @Space_Station! https://t.co/3KIwsTCjZO #Proxima pic.twitter.com/7JwEObAy7a
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 5, 2016

3. Your clothes will have a life of their own.

Looks like my pants want to run away from my crew quarters… without me! #weightlessness #astronautlife #velcroeverything #proxima pic.twitter.com/4xNv11Tfg2
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 4, 2016

4. Your room still won’t be tidy.

Inside my crew quarters: the only private area of the @Space_Station. Not very tidy but you should see my room on Earth :) #Proxima pic.twitter.com/uOQJzdDl2k
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 3, 2016

5. You will still get to listen to your Spotify playlist.

Thanks for literally giving me an electric feel, MARES ;) Science is worth it! @whoisMGMT-Electric Feel #songs4space https://t.co/BJEXzN9DJg
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 2, 2016

6. You will have to do some experiments that you won’t enjoy.

MARES reminds me of a dentist's chair but worse – the machine sends electrical shocks to monitor my muscle's reaction – all for #science! pic.twitter.com/w7z95vfnKg
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 2, 2016

7. You won’t see any aliens... (probably)

In case you were wondering, I haven't spotted any ghosts or aliens yet ;) @AsAnimals - I See Ghost #songs4space https://t.co/ixAmcO4KmC
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) November 29, 2016

8. You definitely won’t get bored.

Day one of setting up MARES in #timelapse. What a machine! #space #research @Space_Station pic.twitter.com/kd749MVRxo
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 1, 2016

9. You won’t always know what you’re looking at (it’s New Delhi).

This was my first night-time picture from space. A city at night, but I have no idea which one. Do you? 🌃 https://t.co/BZ4HVg1dx4 pic.twitter.com/YbO8DMAMK4
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) November 28, 2016

10. You’ll need to work out how to use the thermostat.

Without thermal controls temp. of ISS would be 121°C in Sun –157°C in dark! @TheBasementJaxx-Hot N Cold #songs4space https://t.co/xaAX4rulde
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) November 28, 2016

11. You might have to get your hands dirty.

Recreating @BigBangTheory up here! Almost a full day of toilet-fixing yesterday but @AstroPeggy did most of the work. Tips @SimonHelberg? pic.twitter.com/0DWGGgkKBN
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) November 23, 2016

12. You will still have to get on a treadmill.

Space Station commander @astro_kimbrough welcomed us to @Space_Station and teaches us how to live up here! Including how to exercise... pic.twitter.com/NwoZjAYIG2
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) November 24, 2016

13. You will see nature in all its glory.

Incredible geometric regularity in these natural patterns in the Arabian desert. #Proxima https://t.co/4RxZRo1yFA pic.twitter.com/6XNrUCmA6a
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 4, 2016

14. And you will see your home in a completely different light.

We’ve been getting fantastic night passes over #Europe recently. It’s hard to go to bed when the view is like this https://t.co/7zYcdG67bi pic.twitter.com/hg4TbOlBcT
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) December 3, 2016

This Is What An Astronaut Sees On A Six-Month Mission To Space

What are they doing up there?

1. You don’t get a lie in.

2. You will experience 16 sunrises a day.

3. Your clothes will have a life of their own.

4. Your room still won’t be tidy.

5. You will still get to listen to your Spotify playlist.

6. You will have to do some experiments that you won’t enjoy.

7. You won’t see any aliens... (probably)

8. You definitely won’t get bored.

9. You won’t always know what you’re looking at (it’s New Delhi).

10. You’ll need to work out how to use the thermostat.

11. You might have to get your hands dirty.

12. You will still have to get on a treadmill.

13. You will see nature in all its glory.

14. And you will see your home in a completely different light.

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1. You don’t get a lie in.

2. You will experience 16 sunrises a day.

3. Your clothes will have a life of their own.

4. Your room still won’t be tidy.

5. You will still get to listen to your Spotify playlist.

6. You will have to do some experiments that you won’t enjoy.

7. You won’t see any aliens... (probably)

8. You definitely won’t get bored.

9. You won’t always know what you’re looking at (it’s New Delhi).

10. You’ll need to work out how to use the thermostat.

11. You might have to get your hands dirty.

12. You will still have to get on a treadmill.

13. You will see nature in all its glory.

14. And you will see your home in a completely different light.

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