Life Inside The International Space Station

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in space? The brave men and women of the International Space Station are truly a special breed, but at the end of the day they’re just regular people, going about their jobs.

So join us today as we shadow our higher ups and learn all about a day in the life of an ISS astronaut.

When hurtling around planet earth at 17,100 mph, standard human notions of day and night start to look pretty silly. In a normal 24 hour stretch, a typical ISS astronaut will see the sun rise, and set, 16 times in total. Human bodies did not evolve that way. So a regular 24-hour earth day is maintained up there, if nothing else to prevent the crew descending into a grim spiral of permanent crippling jet lag.

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Life Inside The International Space Station

[chantelleemery]

Who’s here from the news of the two astronauts delayed in space till Feb 2025?!

[animewhore]

Hats off to all the astronauts who are up there working for us

[Ascientistsjourney]

well, it may seem tough at first but this really what I was dreaming of since I was a child. Hopefully, someday I will make it to the ISS.

[christophersoo]

Mad respect to all the astronauts, scientists and all

[luckyhodcastellana]

Dude… I couldn’t live this way. No thanks. Hats off to them for doing it.

[easternyellowjacket]

I would imagine sleeping in near zero g must be worth it alone. Could you imagine no pressure points? A perfect state of relaxation.

[russellwoodward]

I don't care how tough it is this has been my life long dream and hopefully I will be able to go to the iss

[fzadah]

I’m really into rocket science and into the solar system I hope to do something simular to this in future

[thelegendinhisownmind]

Next room they need to install: The gravity controlled room, with foldout table, microwave, mini fridge, and shower! 😆

[Claudia-bdgf]

Just spent the day at Kennedy Space Center with my grandchildren and wanted to find out more about what goes on in the ISS. This was a great video! Thanks so much!

[davetv]

Space exploration is actually a big sacrifice and a great adventure as well. The fact that astronauts brush their teeth and swallow the waste made me feel like throwing up!

[Britishdumber]

It does look tough, but if you think about it, it's not the hardest thing is it, the hardest thing might be getting up there!

[abramfarhan]

thank god i saw this.
no more dreaming about being an astronaut .
it is tough.

[seanboyle]

My son loved this and said he never knew that space stations were so complex!

[avi]

I want to see a flat earther going into space

[forevercatholic]

It's worth every bit of it!
That's like everyone's DREAM I feel like!

[icecreamhero]

Who could possibly dislike this? flat earthers?

[Libikuroi]

My mom told me naughty scientists are sent to space as punishment.
That's why I always do my science logically and with empirical evidance.

[johnharris]

Sure I would go. They do a great job there. Sounds like they've a good management team. I approve!

[CraneGuru]

Pretty sure - I would not have what it takes
These folks are amazing