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From second left, Russian Space Forces test cosmonaut Yuri Shargin; cosmonaut Salizhan S. Sharipov, Expedition 10 flight engineer representing Russia's Federal Space Agency; and astronaut Leroy Chiao, commander and NASA ISS science officer, take a midday stroll along the Walkway of Cosmonauts with the lead Russian flight surgeon. Chiao and Sharipov are scheduled for a six month stay aboard the orbiting complex while Shargin will spend eight days aboard the Station and return to Earth with the Expedition 9 crew members.