Sat Sep 14 04:46:49 UTC 2024: ## Astronauts on the International Space Station Exercise Their Right to Vote

**Houston, Texas -** Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, currently orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station, have confirmed they will be casting ballots in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections this November.

Speaking during a live press conference from 250 miles above Earth, Williams expressed her enthusiasm for being in space, stating, “This is my happy place. I love being up here in space.”

The astronauts emphasized the significance of their participation in the democratic process, highlighting the importance of every citizen’s vote. “I sent down my request for a ballot today, and they should get it to us in a couple of weeks,” Wilmore shared, confirming their commitment to voting.

Williams and Wilmore will remain on the International Space Station until February 2025 as part of the Expedition 71/72 crew. They are scheduled to return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft with two other crew members as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission.

This news underscores the astronauts’ dedication to their civic duty, even from the unique perspective of space. Their participation in the upcoming election serves as a reminder of the universal right to vote, regardless of location.

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