Intl crew blasts off for space station

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano, a member of the International Space Station (ISS) crew, waves to his daughter as he leaves for a final pre-launch preparation at Baikonur cosmodrome May 28, 2013.[Photo/Agencies]

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano, a member of the International Space Station (ISS) crew, speaks to his family members donning space suits during pre-launch preparation at the Baikonur cosmodrome May 28, 2013.[Photo/Agencies]