NASA astronaut performs incredible overhead kick in space ahead of World Cup
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir showcased an impressive overhead kick in microgravity while hosting a science lesson from the International Space Station. The lesson, part of the 'Learn With NASA' initiative, focused on the design of soccer balls and their flight dynamics. Meir's demonstration included explaining how different shapes affect ball spin, culminating in her acrobatic kick.
- ▪Jessica Meir performed an overhead kick in space during a science lesson.
- ▪The lesson explained how engineers design soccer balls for optimal flight.
- ▪Meir demonstrated the effects of different ball shapes on spin.
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Science NASA astronaut performs incredible overhead kick in space ahead of World Cup By Dean Murray, SWNS Published May 21, 2026, 10:09 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: An astronaut has shown off an incredible overhead kick in space ahead of the World Cup. NASA’s Jessica Meir pulled off the acrobatic move in microgravity as she hosted a science lesson from the International Space Station (ISS) this week for students.
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