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In a galaxy not so far away...Astronauts to watch 'The Last Jedi'

In a galaxy not so far away...Astronauts to watch 'The Last Jedi'
Posted at 9:16 AM, Dec 14, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-14 12:52:11-05

(KGTV) - If the premiere of 'The Last Jedi' wasn't cool enough, Astronauts aboard the ISS will be watching the film in space soon.

Spaceflight reporter, Robin Seemangal tweeted the news,

"I received confirmation from Disney and NASA sources that the crew aboard the International Space Station will be screening Star Wars: The Last Jedi."

NASA Public Affairs Officer Dan Huot told Inverse, “[I] can confirm the crew will be able to watch it on orbit.” 

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