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NASA astronaut blasting off to space with dad's notes for her at ISS

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NASA astronaut Zena Cardman scheduled for liftoff Thursday, carrying a crew to the International Space Station. She has special notes from her father, sent before he died last August, waiting for her at the ISS.

Breakdown
  • Zena Cardman was initially set to launch to the ISS but was postponed due to crew changes. 13s
  • NASA reassigned Cardman as commander of a new mission to the ISS. 1m 32s
  • Personal notes from Cardman's late father are waiting for her at the ISS. 1m 39s
  • The notes were sent before her father's passing, offering a special connection. 1m 47s
  • Cardman reflects on the importance of family in her journey to space. 2m 14s
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