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6 Oct, 2015 08:43

Circus in space: ISS crew members juggle oranges in zero gravity (VIDEO)

Circus in space: ISS crew members juggle oranges in zero gravity (VIDEO)

Want to learn some juggling tricks? No problem! Watch the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) masterly juggle oranges, apples and even first aid kits. Their must-see circus show has just been posted online.

Fighting fatigue in space can be a real challenge. Astronauts are living, working, and sleeping in the same small space around the clock, and it brings additional stress.

Psychologists from the Yuri Gagarin Research & Test Cosmonaut Center recommend relaxation training that is fun and personally engaging for all members of the crew to take part in. Juggling can be a good way to regain your verve and beat fatigue, they say. It also brings smiles to space aficionados' faces. Check it out!

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