Since man was able to enter outer space, the desire to go to new planets, including beyond the solar system, has moved from simple fantasies to concrete projects and developments. The efforts of scientists, designers, and engineers to conquer new worlds can only be realized with the direct participation of astronauts in such flights. The special status of space inhabitants and the heroic image have always distinguished astronauts as a separate group of people. What motivates them? How do they feel while in orbit? What difficulties and dangers do they face? What do they dream about? And what is the landing for them - the end of their stellar journey or just the beginning?