NASA astronaut reveals RARE insight into what it's REALLY like to go on an ISS spacewalk

During an interview with CBS News, Mr Hague revealed his incredible delight at being able to venture out into space. Speaking from the international space station Mr Hague spoke of the incredible site of Earth and the Sun which he is treated to every day. When asked if the walk itself lived up to its expectation Mr Hague announced his complete amazement of a view that “takes your breath away”.

Mr Hague added: “It’s almost difficult to find the words to capture how amazing it is.

“You’re outside in the vacuum of space, doing a complicated task and then to see the Earth glade by it’s just a surreal experience.

“Then to watch the sunset and sunrise multiple time during the day just takes your breath away.”

Inhabiting astronauts since 2000 the International Space Station (ISS) is the largest human-made body in low Earth orbit.

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Moreover, as many as 18 countries have visited the station which is expected to operate until 2030.

Speaking as part of 59th expedition team, Mr Hague, was joined by Christina Koch and Anne McClain, gave an insight to space fans on what it is like to undertake a spacewalk.

The recent live interview comes ahead of NASA’s partnership with Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp, commonly known as SapceX’s rocket launch.

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is fast approaching its April 7 launch date.

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The rocket will deliver a communications satellite payload into orbit for the Saudi Arabian company Arabist.

The launch will mark the second flight from the two organisation following the successful launch of the Crew Dragon last month.

Speaking the launch of the spacecraft, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said: “I proudly congratulate the SpaceX and NASA teams for this major milestone in our nation’s space history.

“This first launch of a space system designed for humans, and built and operated by a commercial company through a public-private partnership, is a revolutionary step on our path to get humans to the Moon, Mars and beyond.”

source: express.co.uk