The astronaut trainees are seen dining together at the cosmodrome. They fill out a logbook, Valentina tries on her helmet with ear sensors, equipment and suits are check and the pilot seat is examined. Valentina’s hair is done for appearances. Bykovsky is seen with a doctor examining samples of yeast and other biological specimens that he will take with him into space for research. Medical, food and other supplies for each astronaut are also seen. Drinking water for the astronauts.