Matthew Dominick Captures a Hands‑Free Voyage Inside the ISS
Microgravity Makes Every Move Float
- Sleeping requires straps; bathrooms use suction cups.
- Walking is replaced by gentle drifting from module to module.
During last year’s stay aboard the orbital outpost, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick produced a video that shows him gliding through several ISS modules, all recorded by a camera that floated freely right in front of him.
How the Footage Was Achieved
- Dominick began by holding the camera’s mounting bracket, then pushed the unit out at the front of his body (the clink of the bracket is audible in the clip).
- He carefully released it, letting the little camera float alongside him as he moved.
- Over the course of about twenty seconds, he traversed roughly fifty feet (≈15 m) from the aft end of the “lab”—most likely the Destiny module—to the forward tip of Node 2, also known as Harmony.
The recording took a few takes to get right, as Dominick noted in a recent social‑media post. Each swift sweep through the station was executed without collision, avoiding straps, wires or any hampering.
A Glimpse Into Life On‑Station
This video offers a rare, candid view of how astronauts maneuver in zero‑g. It illustrates the challenges of everyday tasks and the ingenuity required to navigate the complex interior of the ISS.
Dominick’s Reputation as an ISS Photographer
Throughout his time on the station, Dominick honed a reputation for stellar photography, consistently sharing striking images and videos that showcase both the internal workings of the orbital facility and the breathtaking views of Earth from space.
