Video: Polaris Dawn astronaut performs 'Star Wars' song in space with global artists

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In a groundbreaking fusion of space exploration and musical artistry, Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer and astronaut aboard the Polaris Dawn mission, has captivated audiences worldwide with a breathtaking violin performance from orbit...

Gillis, who made history as one of the first private citizens to conduct a spacewalk, added another remarkable achievement to her space journey by playing "Rey's Theme" from Star Wars, composed by the legendary John Williams...

The performance, recorded aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft and transmitted to Earth via SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, showcased Gillis's musical talents against the backdrop of Earth's curvature...

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