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How NASA astronauts vote from space
Democracy truly applies to every citizen
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It might be difficult for many to imagine the concept of casting a vote while orbiting the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour (28,160 kilometers per hour) far above the surface of the planet. For NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station, however, this is not science fiction but a reality. Far from the voting booths and polling stations, these explorers of the final frontier still manage to participate in democracy, thanks to groundbreaking technology and NASA's sophisticated communication networks.
Voting from space combines cutting-edge innovation with civic responsibility, proving that, even while working in the vacuum of space, astronauts remain connected to life on Earth. Curious? Click through this gallery to find out how it’s done.
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