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Halloween Aboard the International Space Station

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Briefings

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano achieved his long-standing goal of flying like Superman on the International Space Station during Expedition 37. The station's crew has maintained a tradition of dressing up in creative costumes since 2009, with recent celebrations featuring characters like Darth Vader and Elvis Presley. While specific trick-or-treat activities are not documented, the station remains a vital scientific platform supporting human presence in space.

Key points

• ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano successfully flew like Superman on the International Space Station during Expedition 37.
• The ISS crew has celebrated Halloween since 2009 using costumes made from station materials.

Context

The International Space Station has supported continuous human presence since 2009, with crew members maintaining a tradition of dressing up in creative costumes. Recent celebrations featured characters like Darth Vader and Elvis Presley, demonstrating the station's enduring spirit of celebration despite the lack of external trick-or-treaters.

Limitations

Specific trick-or-treat activities are not documented. The station's scientific operations and astronaut activities are separate from holiday celebrations. Some historical costume details are limited to specific expedition years.

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