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The crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) sounded the new year with zero gravity twist while in orbit about 250 miles from Earth.
The crew of Expedition 64 consisting of NASA astronauts Kate Rubins, Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi wished those who are still on Earth a good year from space in a video posted on NASA’s social networks.
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Glover said one of the most famous New Years traditions was watching the ball fall from Times Square in New York City, an event most have had to watch on television this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“As many of us celebrate the New Year at home this year, we have brought this famous tradition into space to share with you,” Hopkins said.
However, Noguchi added that since the astronauts were weightless, their celebration will have a “special twist.”
“We hope this inspires you to celebrate your way,” Walker said.
The astronauts gave a quick countdown and Rubins, who was holding an inflatable globe, released it in zero gravity. Instead of the typical bullet drop, the globe hovered directly above their heads.
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“Happy New Year!” the crew applauded.
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