Is there a cooler job than being an astronaut?
I don’t know that there is.
Astronauts not only get to look down on the Earth from orbit, but they also experience a host of other things that most of us never do. Things like GOING TO FREAKING SPACE!
Here are 11 awesome facts about US astronauts:
#11. They’re serious about recycling.
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Wanna see it?
I know you do:
#10. Gender equality has reached space.
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#9. For some things, gravity is best.
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#8. But we might not need those straps in the future.
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#7. Silly Putty is an astronaut favorite.
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#6. Ohio has a lock on humans in orbit.
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Here’s their commemorative US quarter:
Photo Credit: The US 50
