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15 Steps That Let NASA Astronauts Vote From the Space Station
Since 1997, encrypted electronic ballots have traveled 250 miles down from orbit to Texas county clerks.
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15 Steps That Let NASA Astronauts Vote From the Space Station 
15. First Vote Cast From Space In 1997 
14. The 1997 Texas Space Voting Law 
13. The Johnson Space Center Connection - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
12. Standard Absentee Ballot Request 
11. Digital Ballot Upload To NASA Systems 
10. Logging In With Secure Credentials 
9. Private Crew Quarters Polling Booths - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
8. Transmission Over NASA's Space Network 
7. Orbital Relay Through TDRSS Satellites 
6. Downlink To White Sands In New Mexico 
5. Routing Through Mission Control In Houston - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
4. Final Delivery To The County Clerk 
3. End To-End Orbital Encryption 
2. Locked Access For Voter And Clerk Only 
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