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An astronaut’s day in space is an experience that constantly reminds the human being of their belonging to Earth, while simultaneously pushing its boundaries outward into the depths of the universe. Living in orbit bears no resemblance to any routine on Earth. Here, there is no dawn brightening the horizon nor complete darkness of night. On the International Space Station (ISS), which orbits Earth at a speed of eight kilometers per second, astronauts witness a new sunrise approximately every nin