Fascinating Facts About the International Space Station

27. American Astronauts Can Vote From the ISS

No matter where you are whether on earth or in space, you should be able to conduct your civic duty and vote.

American astronauts on the ISS can vote in all elections from orbit using a secure email system. Their vote gets tallied just like anybody else’s. And they don’t even have to wait in line at the polls. Talk about a great perk!