Halloween on the International Space Station
October 31, 2024
On Halloween, even astronauts get into the spirit of the holiday. The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated with a variety of activities, including pumpkin carving, costume contests, and a special meal.
The astronauts carved pumpkins into traditional Halloween shapes, such as jack-o’-lanterns and bats. They also used their imaginations to create more unique designs, such as a pumpkin with a space helmet.
The crew members also dressed up in costumes for a Halloween party. One astronaut dressed up as a ghost, while another dressed up as a witch. There were also astronauts dressed up as superheroes, animals, and even aliens.
For dinner, the astronauts enjoyed a special Halloween meal. The menu included pumpkin soup, roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. For dessert, they had pumpkin pie and chocolate chip cookies.
The astronauts also took part in a number of Halloween-themed activities throughout the day. They played games, watched movies, and read stories. They also had a special Halloween sing-along.
The astronauts said that they enjoyed celebrating Halloween on the ISS. It was a fun way to celebrate the holiday and to bring a little bit of home to space.
Additional Information:
- The ISS is a modular space station in low Earth orbit. It is a joint project of five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).
- The ISS has been continuously inhabited since 2000. It is the largest artificial object in orbit and can be seen from Earth with the naked eye.
- The ISS is used for a variety of research and educational purposes. It is also a popular tourist destination for astronauts.
- Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated on October 31st. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
Halloween on the International Space Station
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