In this quick, fun talk, astronaut Cady Coleman welcomes us aboard the International Space Station, where she spent nearly six months doing experiments that expanded the frontiers of science. Hear what it's like to fly to work, sleep without gravity and live life hurtling at 17,500 miles per hour around the Earth. "The space station is the place where mission and magic come together," Coleman says.

What it's like to live on the International Space Station

Living on the International Space Station means orbiting Earth at 17,500 miles per hour while conducting experiments that can't be done on the ground. Even basic routines, like flying through weightlessness with the touch of a finger or sharing meals that look odd but taste good, become extraordinary. Crew members turn recycled urine into drinking water and use robotic arms to capture supply ships full of both science and chocolate. These unique moments reveal how space connects mission-driven exploration with the wonder of daily life.

Life Aboard The Space Station Blends Science And Everyday Magic

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Cady Coleman: What it's like to live on the International Space Station