Kjell Lindgren: Nasa astronaut plays bagpipes in space in tribute to dead colleague
Nasa astronaut Kjell Lindgren played Amazing Grace to become the first person to ever play the bagpipes in space
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Nasa astronaut Kjell Lindgren performed Amazing Grace in tribute to research scientist Victor Hurst, who recently died.
Mr Lindgren played the song on the International Space Station, being a member of the Expedition 44/45 crew.
Victor Hurst, who was involved in astronaut training, died in October.
In tribute to the research scientist, Kjell Lindgren said: "He always had a quick smile, a kind word. I don't know if anyone was more enthusiastic and professional about being involved in human space flight."
Mr Lindgren has been aboard the ISS since 22 July, 2015.
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