By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/astronaut-celebrates-germanys-world-cup-victory-space Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Astronaut celebrates Germany’s World Cup victory in space World Jul 14, 2014 10:31 AM EDT Just like our @DFB_Team_EN I have fantastic support from my crew. Congrats from #ISS to the #WorldChamp. Great game! pic.twitter.com/sw4gGbtvwh — Alexander Gerst (@Astro_Alex) July 13, 2014 European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst tweeted a victory picture Sunday from the International Space Station after Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2014 World Cup. Gerst, who hails from Germany, watched the final match from the ISS with crewmembers and even claimed would dedicate 11 orbits of the space station to the German team. Exciting #WorldCupFinal at 28.000 km/h on the #ISS. Go #GER @DFB_Team_EN! pic.twitter.com/HP2JwNrgTw — Alexander Gerst (@Astro_Alex) July 13, 2014 .@DFB_Team_EN performance has been super! If Germany wins, I dedicate 11 #ISS orbits of Earth to the German team! 😉 #worldcup #GERARG — Alexander Gerst (@Astro_Alex) July 13, 2014 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti is the digital video producer at PBS NewsHour. @JSkl
Just like our @DFB_Team_EN I have fantastic support from my crew. Congrats from #ISS to the #WorldChamp. Great game! pic.twitter.com/sw4gGbtvwh — Alexander Gerst (@Astro_Alex) July 13, 2014 European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst tweeted a victory picture Sunday from the International Space Station after Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2014 World Cup. Gerst, who hails from Germany, watched the final match from the ISS with crewmembers and even claimed would dedicate 11 orbits of the space station to the German team. Exciting #WorldCupFinal at 28.000 km/h on the #ISS. Go #GER @DFB_Team_EN! pic.twitter.com/HP2JwNrgTw — Alexander Gerst (@Astro_Alex) July 13, 2014 .@DFB_Team_EN performance has been super! If Germany wins, I dedicate 11 #ISS orbits of Earth to the German team! 😉 #worldcup #GERARG — Alexander Gerst (@Astro_Alex) July 13, 2014 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now