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NASA Astronaut Gives Unique Haircut in Space Station

4/18/2025

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In a unique moment aboard the International Space Station on April 13, 2025, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers skillfully gave JAXA's Takuya Onishi a haircut. Onishi appreciated her meticulous technique, especially compared to a previous cut by a Russian cosmonaut. To keep the station tidy, the crew cleverly used a vacuum to collect floating hair clippings.

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In a unique moment aboard the International Space Station on April 13, 2025, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers skillfully gave JAXA's Takuya Onishi a haircut. Onishi appreciated her meticulous technique, especially compared to a previous cut by a Russian cosmonaut. To keep the station tidy, the crew cleverly used a vacuum to collect floating hair clippings.