Astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew on the International Space Station (ISS) are getting ready to celebrate Christmas in space. After a recent SpaceX Dragon capsule left the ISS, the astronauts are embracing the holiday spirit. They are sharing festive cheer and enjoying holiday traditions, even while being far from Earth. It's a special time for the crew as they celebrate Christmas in a way that no one on Earth can.

After the Dragon capsule delivered cargo, including supplies and gifts for the crew, Sunita Williams reflected on the special experience of celebrating the holidays in space. She shared how meaningful it is to mark the season in such a unique setting, highlighting the sense of connection they feel despite being far from Earth.

The ISS crew members have plans to celebrate Christmas in their way by preparing meals with the ingredients sent from Earth. They also plan to greet their loved ones through video calls, involving them in the celebration despite being far away.

The festive mood aboard the ISS is made even more special by the amazing views of Earth from space. As they orbit the planet, the crew sees beautiful sunrises and sunsets, making their holiday celebrations even more magical.

Along with their celebrations, Sunita Williams and the other astronauts are also taking part in educational activities. They plan to connect with students on Earth through live video sessions, sharing their experiences in space and inspiring young people to explore science and technology.

Earlier, the uncrewed SpaceX Dragon spacecraft detached from the International Space Station after a command from SpaceX controllers. NASA said that after re-entering Earth's atmosphere, the spacecraft will land in the ocean near Florida with the help of parachutes.

On November 5, the spacecraft arrived at the orbiting laboratory with 2,720 kilograms of crew supplies, scientific experiments, and equipment. It was launched on November 4 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission marks SpaceX's 31st commercial resupply mission for NASA.