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Cape Canaveral, FL – NASA and the multinational crew of Expedition 61 sends their heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday greetings today on Christmas Eve 2019 – on Earth and in Earth orbit from the International Space Station (ISS).
Watch the Expedition 61 astronauts Christmas greetings here:
Video Caption: Expedition 61 Christmas Message: Although the astronauts aboard the International Space Station are spending the holidays apart from their families, they have the holiday spirit — and more than just a few of the most important festive supplies. Commander Luca Parmitano and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Drew Morgan and Jessica Meir share their message for the holidays wrapping up 2019. Credit: NASA
Although astronauts aboard the International Space Station are spending the holidays apart from their families, they have the holiday spirit — and some of the most important festive supplies. 🎄 Seasons greetings @Astro_Luca, @Astro_Christina, @Astro_Jessica and @AstroDrewMorgan! pic.twitter.com/vrsfZQEoTK
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) December 23, 2019
NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan and NASA flight controllers at the Johnson Space Center are aall helping NORAD to track Santa so he can safely deliver his presents and goodies to all Earth’s Children
Happy to partner with #NORAD to help track Santa! https://t.co/vTOk5ZxKSI
— Astronaut Andrew “Drew” Morgan (@AstroDrewMorgan) December 24, 2019
Flight controllers aren’t monitoring only the @Space_Station tonight — they’re also keeping an eye on Santa’s sleigh! 🎅 Happy holidays from Mission Control, where teams work tirelessly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/PaswlMHKaO
— NASA's Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) December 24, 2019
Meanwhile the crew is busily conducting science experiments during Christmas week:
The Exp 61 crew started Christmas week exploring how weightlessness affects biology and focused on housekeeping and lab maintenance tasks. Read more… https://t.co/SIeHbEtH8S pic.twitter.com/VtWhmYNDxc
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) December 23, 2019
Here at Space UpClose we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays !!!
Peace be with you!
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