01:07Mandatory credit: Roscosmos
Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Aleksandr Grebenkin celebrated Victory Day from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday and extended their congratulations to the Russian people. The cosmonauts reflected on the significance of the day and honoured the memory of those who fought and sacrificed during the Great Patriotic War.
Aleksandr Grebenkin expressed his thoughts on the view of Earth from space, noting how small and fragile the planet appears from orbit. "Let us not forget this; let us remember and thank those who performed heroic deeds in the Great Patriotic War," he said. Grebenkin emphasised the importance of keeping the memory of the heroes of the war alive, adding, "Let us tell our children about these amazing people because a man is immortal as long as the memory of him is alive."
Nikolai Chub acknowledged the sacrifices made by those who fought for victory during the war. "Today we thank and honour those who brought victory to our country by liberating the world from Nazism. Those who were able to stop the enemy, even at the cost of their own lives," Chub remarked. He also highlighted the resilience and determination of those who rebuilt the country after the war, which paved the way for the Soviet Union's advancements in space exploration just 16 years later.
Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Aleksandr Grebenkin's messages from space highlighted the shared sense of pride and gratitude for the contributions of previous generations. Their reflections provided a unique perspective on the commemoration of Victory Day, emphasising the importance of honouring the past while looking towards the future.
Victory Day is celebrated on 9 May in Russia, marking the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The day is observed with solemn events in many other countries around the world.
Kononenko and Chub arrived at the ISS in September 2023 aboard the Soyuz MS-24 manned spacecraft, while Grebenkin joined an international crew on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on 4 March 2024.
'Man is immortal as long as the memory of him is alive' - Russian ISS crew congratulates compatriots on Victory Day
Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Aleksandr Grebenkin celebrated Victory Day from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday and extended their congratulations to the Russian people. The cosmonauts reflected on the significance of the day and honoured the memory of those who fought and sacrificed during the Great Patriotic War.
Aleksandr Grebenkin expressed his thoughts on the view of Earth from space, noting how small and fragile the planet appears from orbit. "Let us not forget this; let us remember and thank those who performed heroic deeds in the Great Patriotic War," he said. Grebenkin emphasised the importance of keeping the memory of the heroes of the war alive, adding, "Let us tell our children about these amazing people because a man is immortal as long as the memory of him is alive."
Nikolai Chub acknowledged the sacrifices made by those who fought for victory during the war. "Today we thank and honour those who brought victory to our country by liberating the world from Nazism. Those who were able to stop the enemy, even at the cost of their own lives," Chub remarked. He also highlighted the resilience and determination of those who rebuilt the country after the war, which paved the way for the Soviet Union's advancements in space exploration just 16 years later.
Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Aleksandr Grebenkin's messages from space highlighted the shared sense of pride and gratitude for the contributions of previous generations. Their reflections provided a unique perspective on the commemoration of Victory Day, emphasising the importance of honouring the past while looking towards the future.
Victory Day is celebrated on 9 May in Russia, marking the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The day is observed with solemn events in many other countries around the world.
Kononenko and Chub arrived at the ISS in September 2023 aboard the Soyuz MS-24 manned spacecraft, while Grebenkin joined an international crew on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on 4 March 2024.
Mandatory credit: Roscosmos
Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Aleksandr Grebenkin celebrated Victory Day from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday and extended their congratulations to the Russian people. The cosmonauts reflected on the significance of the day and honoured the memory of those who fought and sacrificed during the Great Patriotic War.
Aleksandr Grebenkin expressed his thoughts on the view of Earth from space, noting how small and fragile the planet appears from orbit. "Let us not forget this; let us remember and thank those who performed heroic deeds in the Great Patriotic War," he said. Grebenkin emphasised the importance of keeping the memory of the heroes of the war alive, adding, "Let us tell our children about these amazing people because a man is immortal as long as the memory of him is alive."
Nikolai Chub acknowledged the sacrifices made by those who fought for victory during the war. "Today we thank and honour those who brought victory to our country by liberating the world from Nazism. Those who were able to stop the enemy, even at the cost of their own lives," Chub remarked. He also highlighted the resilience and determination of those who rebuilt the country after the war, which paved the way for the Soviet Union's advancements in space exploration just 16 years later.
Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Aleksandr Grebenkin's messages from space highlighted the shared sense of pride and gratitude for the contributions of previous generations. Their reflections provided a unique perspective on the commemoration of Victory Day, emphasising the importance of honouring the past while looking towards the future.
Victory Day is celebrated on 9 May in Russia, marking the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The day is observed with solemn events in many other countries around the world.
Kononenko and Chub arrived at the ISS in September 2023 aboard the Soyuz MS-24 manned spacecraft, while Grebenkin joined an international crew on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on 4 March 2024.