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Astronaut rushes to gives daughter a hug after Virgin Galactic Flight

“This is now my favourite bedtime story,” wrote an X user while reacting to a video of astronaut Kellie Gerardi hugging her daughter after a space flight.

Published on: Nov 6, 2023, 22:02:11 IST
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Astronaut Kellie Gerardi took to X to share a sweet moment she shared with her daughter after her space flight. The space researcher who was on board a Virgin Galactic flight rushed to hug her daughter after returning to earth.

The image shows astronaut Kellie Gerardi and her daughter. (X/@kelliegerardi)
The image shows astronaut Kellie Gerardi and her daughter. (X/@kelliegerardi)

“Thank you for capturing these moments, @virgingalactic This was an incredible and powerful core memory for both me and my daughter. My sweet Delta V,” Gerardi wrote along with the video.

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The video opens with a text insert that reads, “The moment I saw my baby again after returning safely from space.” The video shows a craft touching down on the runway. As soon as it lands, Gerardi comes out and runs towards her daughter.

Take a look at this video of the astronaut’s reunion with her daughter:

“Actually, I’m glad you didn’t fly before now. Delta is now old enough to understand and remember. It’s more meaningful for all of you,” wrote an X user. To which, Gerardi replied, “Same! It was perfect.” Another added, “Such a proud moment as a parent and visionary.” A third expressed, “Living the dream.”

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A fourth commented, “I am sharing your journey with my 6 and 9 year old granddaughters who love all things science! Thanks for inspiring so many.” A fifth joined, “This is now my favourite bedtime story.”

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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