Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, and Chris Williams, together with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, sent holiday greetings to Earth, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season in a message recorded on 17th of December 2025.
The four astronauts are currently engaged in a long-duration mission aboard the microgravity laboratory, where they live and work while conducting experiments. Their mission aims to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration, supporting NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration initiatives, including lunar missions under the Artemis program.
