The crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) ushered in the New Year with a zero-gravity spin as they orbited about 250 miles from Earth.
Expedition 64’s crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Kate Rubins, Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi, wished those still on Earth a Happy New Year from space into a video posted on NASA’s social media.
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Glover said one of the most famous New Year’s Eve traditions is watching the ball from Times Square in New York City, an event most had to watch on TV this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“As many of us are celebrating the New Year from home this year, we have brought this famous tradition to space to share with you,” Hopkins said.
However, Noguchi added that since the astronauts had zero gravity, their celebration will have a “special twist.”
“We hope this inspires you to celebrate in your own way,” said Walker.
The astronauts quickly began to count down, and Rubins, holding an inflatable globe, released it to zero gravity. Instead of the typical ball drop, the globe floated directly above their heads.
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“Happy New Year!” the crew cheered.