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Thanksgiving in Space: Astronauts Celebrate with Festive Feast

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day 2025, an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts launched to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz MS-28.
They docked after a three-hour flight.
NASA prepared a Holiday Bulk Overwrapped Bag containing turkey, mashed potatoes, and seafood.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke expressed gratitude for celebrating Thanksgiving in space and the importance of shared meals.

History

Historical Context

The Apollo 11 mission, which successfully landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon on July 20, 1969, marked a significant achievement in space exploration. This historic event, watched by approximately 650 million people globally, demonstrated international cooperation and set the stage for future collaborative missions, including the recent Soyuz MS-28 launch involving American and Russian astronauts.

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Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day 2025, an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts launched to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz MS-28.
They docked after a three-hour flight.
NASA prepared a Holiday Bulk Overwrapped Bag containing turkey, mashed potatoes, and seafood.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke expressed gratitude for celebrating Thanksgiving in space and the importance of shared meals.

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