Astronaut shows students how they drink liquids in space

Sunita Williams spoke to pupils from her hometown during her extended stay on the International Space Station.

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One student asked if it was difficult to drink from space, prompting Williams to demonstrate how they do it.

Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have hit the six-month mark in space after becoming the first to ride Boeing's new Starliner capsule on what was supposed to be a week-long test flight. Their return was delayed until February because of issues with the space capsule.

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