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Hello Mr Garan! Thank you for doing this AMA. What are your views on private citizens, such as Sarah Brightman, paying to visit the International Space Station? Although they undergo months of intensive training, and inject millions into the industry, do you think that space tourists undermine the lifetime of training and devotion undertaken by (professional) astronauts? Thanks!

Hey Mike! I'm a massive fan!! Two quick questions: Do you think you'll get the chance to go back up to the ISS soon, and if the opportunity was offered to you, would you go back? Oh , and have you seen or spoken to Rick and Koichi since they landed? Thank you :)

I totally agree. As demonstrated by Chris Hadfield, music and space can be a very powerful combination! Can I ask another quick question? I understand that astronauts can learn Russian before their missions in order to improve communication with cosmonauts. Did you learn Russian during your training? If so, how long did it take for you to learn the language, and did you enjoy the process? Did you end up speaking much Russian during your time aboard the ISS? Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, and for your service! I can't wait for my pre-order of The Orbital Perspective to arrive!