In researching my new novel, I’ve been following International Space Station cosmonaut Maksim Suraev’s blog (kindly translated by the good folks at RT). Suraev’s blog is a fascinating window into life at zero-g, and he’s got a great, easy manner and a good sense of humor — two essential things when you’re cooped up in submarine-sized living and working areas.
A few days ago he posted the little cartoon below (click on it for a bigger image):
Okay, admit it. You cried a little.


P.S.: This is originally a cartoon from the inimitable XKCD. You can find it here: http://xkcd.com/695/ .