Astronauts Vote From Space Station In Presidential Election

Boeing's new Starliner capsule set for first crewed flight to space station, in Cape Canaveral

Three NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, and Don Pettit, made history by voting early for the presidential election from the International Space Station. This unique event was confirmed by the Harris County Clerk of Court’s Office in Texas.

The astronauts shared their patriotic spirit by posting a photo on Instagram on Election Day, showcasing their patriotic-colored socks. Two of the astronauts proudly displayed socks that read “Proud to be American.”