Give Christmas gifts on ... the universe

In order for astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) not to feel lonely during Christmas, Russia sent a transport ship "Progress M-62" to bring Christmas gifts to the universe.

The Russian Flight Control Center said on the morning of December 23, the " Progress M-62 " transport ship carrying more than 2 tons of cargo was launched from Baikonur International Airport (Kazakhstan) to the Space Station. International (ISS), with a very special mission: to be Santa.

Two tons of cargo shipped by M-62 to ISS during Christmas this year are fresh fruits and sweets such as oranges, tangerines, apples, lemons, pecans, honey . Transportation of all kinds " This " fresh vitamin " on the universe is a feat because fruits like oranges and tangerines are broken very quickly in a weightless environment.

Previously astronauts often asked the Earth to send them citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruit . but often only received apples, or dried fruits also for the above reason. In addition to the fruits, astronauts receive food, water, fuel, lots of gifts, postcards, congratulatory letters from relatives on Earth, and some equipment to continue operating. machines on the ISS station.

Currently working on ISS is the Russian astronaut Yuri Malenchenko and two American astronauts Peggy Whitson and Daniel Tani.

International Space Airport Baikonur, Kazakhstan (Photo: SGTT)

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