Olympics 2024: Astronauts wish athletes well

As the Olympics kicks off on earth, astronauts working on the International Space Station wish athletes well.

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In a video message released by the US space agency, astronaut Matt Dominick wished athletes well as they prepare to perform in this years' Olympic games.

The footage was recorded on board the International Space Station, which circles the Earth every 90 minutes at an altitude just above 400km (250 miles) above surface level.

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