By Aaron Miller-
Ivanka Trump made a telephone call to the International Space Station and spoke to the crew while touring Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre, it has been revealed.
The adviser and daughter of President Donald Trump, talked to the space station crew, whose members are flying 250 miles above the Earth’s surface. Ivanka, who was chaffed with the occasion and valuable experience spoke to students from nearby public schools participating in an international robotics competition.
Her visit to the centre Thursday in Houston came during a stop on her campaign tour of Texas for Republican candidates ahead of the November 6 midterm elections. Ivanka was accompanied by U.S Senator Ted Cruz. Cruz participates in a meet and greet and tour with Presidential Advisor Ivanka Trump and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
As well as touring Mission Control and speaking with NASA scientists, Trump was also managed to speak with the crew of the International Space Station.
“This is so cool,” Trump said. “You all have the most amazing job. “Trump and Cruz the crew discussed the future of space exploration with the crew, in addition to cancer therapy research being conducted in orbit..
“Ivanka, I think you very kind and nice person,” Artemyev said, as the crew looked on. “When I see you on TV and the news, my mood improves and rises.”
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