1. BuzzFeed News called into the International Space Station to chat with Expedition 43 Commander Terry Virts and Expedition 43 Flight Engineer Scott Kelly about their time in space.

 

2. Here’s what we learned…

3. They actually use the fancy ~space language~ like you see in the movies.

 

According to NASA, the observation cupola provides the largest set of windows ever flown in space. The windows provide the astronauts with an incredible view of planet Earth, as well as a direct view of the station’s robotic operation.

16. Here’s Astronaut Terry Virts’ top three views of Earth while in the observation copula:

17. Auroras:

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