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What Thanksgiving in Space Is Like for Astronauts Onboard the International Space Station

Discover what Thanksgiving in space is like and hear what the holiday suggests to NASA astronauts Frank Rubio, Josh Cassada, Nicole Mann, and JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata.
Examine in with NASA astronauts Frank Rubio, Josh Cassada, Nicole Mann, and JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata to get more information about what the vacation implies to them– and get a take a look at what Thanksgiving in space is like!

By NASA
November 23, 2022

Video Transcript:

And to our household and friends and all those following along with the mission. We are happy that youre able to be a part of Expedition 68 with us. It is the love of buddies and household that helps make dreams come real.

Greetings from the International Space Station.
We, the members of Expedition 68, wish to wish you and your loved ones a pleased Thanksgiving and also share with you why Thanksgiving is unique to us here in space.
Here we are onboard the International Space Station, our house away from house.
Today, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the hundreds and thousands of individuals who support the human space program
And to our household and friends and all those following along with the mission. We are appreciative that youre able to be a part of Expedition 68 with us. It is the love of buddies and household that helps make dreams come to life.
Up here, were on Greenwich Mean Time, which means that for half the planet, we reside in the future. Much so that well be commemorating Thanksgiving on Tuesday this year and working a bit on Thursday.
I believe well still have some time to catch some football and eat some terrific Thanksgiving fare.
Delighted Thanksgiving.