Space & Astronomy

Morning on the Space Station

An astronaut describes her morning routine while living and working aboard the International Space Station.

B29 min

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1Every morning on the station begins when my small alarm floats across the cabin.

2I unzip my sleeping bag from the wall and stretch my arms carefully.

3Without gravity, water forms perfect silver balls that drift past my face.

4I catch one with a soft cloth and wash my face quickly before breakfast.

5Our food arrives in sealed packets, and crumbs are strictly forbidden here.

6Through the round window, the Earth turns slowly below like a blue lamp.

7We see sixteen sunrises every day as the station circles the planet.

8After breakfast, I check the computers that control our oxygen and temperature.

9Later, I exercise for two hours because floating weakens muscles and bones.

10Sometimes I speak with schoolchildren who ask about life among the stars.

11Their bright questions always remind me why this difficult work matters so much.

12At night, I watch the lights of cities fade beneath our silent ship.

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