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US President Elections 2024: Sunita Williams Votes from Space, Showcasing Unique Electoral Process
Published : Nov 6, 2024, 11:42 am IST
Updated : Nov 6, 2024, 11:42 am IST
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US President Elections 2024: Sunita Williams Votes from Space, Showcasing Unique Electoral Process
US President Elections 2024: Sunita Williams Votes from Space, Showcasing Unique Electoral Process

NASA's ' Near Space Network ' facilitates voting from space, a rare yet remarkable process.

US President Elections 2024: Sunita Williams, the renowned NASA astronaut, has once again made history by casting her vote for the US presidential election from space. 

NASA's ' Near Space Network ' facilitates voting from space, a rare yet remarkable process. (US President Elections 2024)

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This sophisticated network comprises satellites in orbit that securely transmit ballots back to Earth via antennas, ensuring that even astronauts on missions can fulfill their civic duty.

The ability for American astronauts to vote from space has been in place since 1997, following the passage of a bill by the Texas Legislature. The legislation allows astronauts who meet voter eligibility requirements to cast their votes while on space missions during early voting periods or on election day.

Williams' participation in this democratic process from space reminds us of the seamless integration of advanced technology in upholding democratic rights regardless of earthly boundaries. Her vote adds to the ongoing narrative of astronauts making their voices heard from the final frontier.

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