What would you ask an astronaut?

On March 13, WTOP carried a live 10-minute interview with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Debra Feinstein and Mark Lewis spoke with NASA astronaut Terry Virts and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha (Sam) Cristoforetti.

The interview was be broadcast by WTOP on Friday, March 13.

NASA TV carried the interview live. Click here for how to watch it.

Did you miss it? You can follow the space station crew, Terry and Sam on Twitter as I do. Terry and Sam have tweeted gorgeous and stunning pictures from the space station.

By the way, you can actually see the space station fly over your location by subscribing to Spot The Station. It is a beautiful sight, especially when you realize you are looking at a million pounds of space hardware and six humans 250 miles up traveling at 17,500 miles per hour!

Follow my daily blog to keep up with the latest news in astronomy and space exploration. You can email me at skyguyinva@gmail.com.

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Sixth graders at Oakland Mills Middle School in Maryland listen as WTOP interviews Commander Terry Virts on the International Space Station. (Courtesy Jessica DiBenedetto/6th grade social studies and science teacher)

by WTOP 3/18/2015 7:31:11 PM
Watch the astronauts as they speak with news organizations around the world about their work on the International Space Station:

Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

by WTOP 3/13/2015 2:38:39 PM
And we're live!

by WTOP 3/13/2015 2:22:13 PM
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. We'll be speaking with the astronauts shortly, so stayed tuned!

by WTOP 3/13/2015 2:16:24 PM
How have you changed since becoming an astronaut?
What advice would you give your pre-astronaut self since becoming an astronaut?
How does the food taste up there?
What do you miss most about earth when you're in space? What do you miss most about space when you're on earth?

by Annie - Mary Ellen... 3/13/2015 2:15:47 PM
"Does having 0 gravity in space affect how much the astronaut suit weighs? "

by Grace, Dan Dan, Mar Mar,... 3/13/2015 2:15:43 PM
Whats the biggest difficulty in space?
What is the beat part about being in space?

by Katie R. - Mary Ellen... 3/13/2015 2:15:41 PM
How long does it take to train an astronaut?

by Carson - Mary Ellen... 3/13/2015 2:15:39 PM
How would you describe the feeling of being in space?
What has been your favorite part of this?
What's the hardest part of astronaut training?
What do you do for entertainment in space?
Can you talk to your families?
What would you tell somebody who wants to become an astronaut?
What is one thing (not necessarily astronaut-related) that you've learned from being an astronaut?
What's your favorite thing about being an astronaut? What do you dislike about it?
Did you ever doubt yourself in training? What changed?
Is it stressful in space? Exciting? Surreal?

by Annie - Mary Ellen... 3/13/2015 2:15:38 PM
Sebastian, age 3 wants to know if astronauts get sick in the space station patrick, age 3 wants to know why neptune is really windy.

by 2 C preschool class 3/13/2015 2:14:56 PM
What is the most beautiful sight you have seen from space?

by Jenny 3/13/2015 2:14:47 PM
What is one thing back on Earth that you wish you could bring into space with you?

by Alisha Price 3/13/2015 2:14:43 PM
If you could travel at the speed of light, what would you do?

by PassionatelyCurious 3/13/2015 2:14:41 PM
Why do meteors bump into the moon? And why is the sun yellow? Shouldn't it be blue because it is so hot?

by Kindergarten Class at CHLG 3/13/2015 2:14:27 PM
did you see anything strange in space

by freestyle 3/13/2015 2:14:14 PM
did you do any flips in zero gravity

by freestyle 3/13/2015 2:14:12 PM
Do you ever look down at the earth and think "wow that place looks awesome!" ...and plan your next vacation?

by Mary Kineke 3/13/2015 2:14:09 PM
Our Kindergarden class is studying space and we would like to know if you have seen any aliens?

by Isabelle 3/13/2015 2:13:42 PM
Here on Earth, it is sooooo nice to "stretch on a couch" after a long work day. Does "sitting" or "laying down" in 0-G bring the same type of relief to a tired astronaut?

by Alfiya A. 3/13/2015 2:13:18 PM
Where do you store all your food items and do you ever have leftovers?

by Saima A. 3/13/2015 2:13:15 PM
Is it easy to control your movements when you are not holding on to something? Did you bring any personal items? How do you eat and what do you eat? How much oxygen do astronauts have in their tanks? What if you run out of food?

by STEM class Weller Road 3/13/2015 2:13:14 PM
Daniel F. - How do you exercise in space? Julia C. What problems did you have in the process of becoming an astronaut? Eliana B. In space, are the stars brighter than they appear on earth?

by 5th grader - Beverly Farms 3/12/2015 8:48:14 PM
How old do you have to be to go to space? Can you bring kids to space?

by Stacy 3/12/2015 7:07:45 PM
My students and I saw that you went to Oakland Mills High, did you go to Oakland Mills Middle, as well?

by Oakland Middle School Ms.... 3/12/2015 7:07:36 PM
What is the most difficult aspect of life in space?

by Oakland Middle School Ms.... 3/12/2015 7:07:34 PM
As an astronaut, since you are away from you family for so long how do you deal with missing them? How often are you able to communicate with them?

by Oakland Middle School Ms.... 3/12/2015 7:07:33 PM
What is the one thing you would like to tell people on earth about your experiences on the ISS?

by CuriousSpaceNut 3/12/2015 6:04:07 PM
From the Gan Anavim Kindergarten Class who has been studying the solar system and space exploration: How long does it take to train to be an astronaut? How beautiful are the galaxies? Did you see the Hubble Telescope? What color is outer space - just black or different colors? How long does it take to get to the ISS? Do eat M&Ms?

by Jewish Primary Day School... 3/12/2015 6:04:03 PM
@WTOP for @AstroTerry - During the 3 EVAs with Butch, was someone acting as Cmdr of Iss? (who is Capt of ship when Skipper is Off the Ship?)

by @MightyFine89 edited by WTOP 3/12/2015 2:24:23 PM
Good morning Mr. Virts and Ms. Cristoforetti! A great big shout-out from the Oakland Mills community! The neighborhood would love to receive a message from you. Go Scorpions!

by Jeanne from OMHS 3/12/2015 2:23:19 PM
Terry W. Virts
@AstroTerry
The ride home in a few hours for my three crewmates, Саша, #AstroButch, and Елена. Soyuz 40S / союз 14М http://t.co/LTkgGk96nx
Mar. 11, 2015
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NASA
@NASA
#AstroButch & his #Exp42 crew mates have spent 167 days on @Space_Station. They undock at 6:44p ET & land at 10:07p. http://t.co/wPyW9DYAfX
Mar. 11, 2015
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NASA
@NASA
The #Soyuz hatch to #ISS was closed at 3:34p ET, setting the stage for return to Earth. Landing at 10:07p http://t.co/Q8FElgtCKO
Mar. 11, 2015
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Terry W. Virts
@AstroTerry
Western Europe. http://t.co/V3JX1qGGBN
Mar. 5, 2015
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Terry W. Virts
@AstroTerry
Expedition 42 / 43 change of command ceremony- #astrobutch has "given me the helm"! http://t.co/eHCXuSwu7B
Mar. 10, 2015
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Terry W. Virts
@AstroTerry
The Earth completely changes colors at twilight. It's like a different planet. http://t.co/xvgza8ztWI
Mar. 10, 2015
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by WTOP 3/11/2015 9:20:45 PM
@WTOP I'd ask the astronauts: What do you know now that you wish someone had told you before you arrived at the space station? #ISS #WTOP

by MattWFetters via twitter 3/9/2015 5:18:33 PM
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