Labor Day in space: NASA astronauts get the holiday off
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station are taking Labor Day off, while their Russian counterparts continue their scheduled work. The Russian crew is currently managing the undocking and replacement of Progress resupply spacecraft.
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It highlights the operational differences and international cooperation dynamics between space agencies during holiday periods.
Missions International Space Station Labor Day in space: NASA astronauts get the holiday off News By Mike Wall Published 7 September 2026 Their Russian counterparts will be working, however.
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