As soon as I read that part, I wanted to apply.  I am as much as an American as it gets: some of my ancestors fought in the Revolutionary and American Civil wars.  But I speak Russian fluently and I&#x27;ve been living in Siberia for a few years.  As soon as I read that, I realized that I would instantly be &quot;best buds&quot; with the Russian astronauts on the ISS because I don&#x27;t just speak their language: I also (kind of) understand their culture.<p>Unfortunately, I don&#x27;t have any experience flying jet aircraft.  So the challenge is meant for someone else...