NASA astronauts cast their votes in the US midterm elections from space (Video)

Three NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station cast their votes in the U.S. midterm elections via electronic ballot, continuing a practice that lets crew members vote from orbit. The astronauts used a secure electronic voting system to submit their ballots while stationed on the ISS. The arrangement matters because it ensures astronauts on long-duration missions can still participate in federal elections despite being far from their home precincts. What to watch next is whether the practice continues to expand as NASA plans longer missions, including future lunar and Mars expeditions.