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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 09-06-04
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
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[01] Space Astronauts Vote to European Elections
[01] Space Astronauts Vote to European Elections
Written by Αθηνά Δημητρακοπούλου
Around 350 km above the earth on the International Space Station
Belgium astronaut Frank De Winne recorded a message from space saying
"wherever you are and whatever political views you have - make your
voice heard". The 48-year native of Ghent in Belgium cites the European
Space Agency and his future Command of the International Space Station
as a "perfect example of what Europeans can achieve when they all work
together". He goes on to stress the importance of European elections as
the European Union "improves so many parts of our daily lives from
environment protection to free movement of people"
Along with 2 other astronaut he docked with the existing crew of the
ISS on 29 May to take the total to a record 6 people on the station.
Speaking about the view from 350 km above earth he said: "Europe looks
united and great from up here". As getting to the polling station may
be a bit difficult he has arranged to vote by proxy when his native
Belgium goes to the polls on Sunday.
News item: 23132
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