NASA Astronauts Celebrate Paris Olympics from ISS

The crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics with their own gravity-defying sporting events. NASA released a two-minute video showing astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, and others participating in events such as shot put, discus, gymnastics, and weightlifting in the microgravity environment of the ISS. The festivities included a ceremonial torch pass and humorous moments like Wilmore drinking a floating water globule as part of his warm-up. The astronauts sent heartfelt wishes to the athletes on Earth, acknowledging the challenges of competing under gravity. While having fun, the crew continues their scientific missions, and the Starliner spacecraft, which brought some astronauts to the ISS, remains under testing after a malfunction. The video has been widely shared on social media, capturing the unique blend of science and sport aboard the ISS.