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NASA sent a FIFA World Cup 2026 ball to the ISS so astronauts can test their footwork in zero gravity (video)


NASA's celebrations of the FIFA World Cup extended to the ground as well, with Artemis 2 astronauts appearing at a match in Houston.

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