Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, will cast their vote for the US elections 2024 from space. They are currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS)

In a video message shared from the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian-origin astronaut said that this year she had the unique opportunity to observe Diwali from 260 miles above Earth and reminisced about her father's efforts to keep their cultural roots alive by teaching her and her family about Diwali and other Indian festivals.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams extended warm Diwali wishes from the International Space Station, sharing her unique experience of celebrating the festival from 260 miles above Earth. She expressed gratitude to President Biden and Vice President Harris for recognizing the community's contributions and reminisced about her father's efforts to keep their cultural roots alive.

There are four Americans currently living in space, and each has had the opportunity to add their voice to the more than 160 million other Americans able to participate in the 2024 Presidential election.

Sunita Williams said earlier she plans to cast her vote in the US Presidential Election 2024 are being cast on Tuesday, November 5. Here’s how voting in space works.

To ensure that astronauts can fulfill their civic duties while in space, NASA has implemented a voting plan that allows them to cast their ballots remotely

As millions of Americans prepare to vote in the 2024 U.S. Election, a select few will cast their ballots from an extraordinary location—250 miles above Earth.