'DONT FEEL POLITICS IN SPACE'
'DONT FEEL POLITICS IN SPACE'
Astronauts, by the nature of their profession, often maintain a non-partisan stance, focusing on mission objectives and international cooperation. This approach helps avoid the intrusion of political matters into their work in space.
For instance, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were on an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), addressed questions about political influences on their stay. They emphasized that their prolonged mission was due to technical issues with their spacecraft, not political decisions. They stated, "From my standpoint, politics is not playing into this at all."
Similarly, when asked about political discussions affecting their mission, Wilmore remarked, "When we're in there operating in space, you don't feel the politics... We focus just on the mission."
However, it's noteworthy that some astronauts have transitioned into political roles after their space careers. For example, Mark Kelly, a former astronaut, was elected as a U.S. Senator from Arizona in 2020. Such transitions are personal choices and do not typically influence their conduct during active missions.
In summary, while astronauts may later engage in political activities, their professional conduct during missions remains focused on exploration and collaboration, deliberately distancing their work from political considerations.
