Religion in space

Astronauts and other spaceflight participants have observed their religions while in space; sometimes publicly, sometimes privately. Religious adherence in outer space poses unique challenges and opportunities for practitioners. Space travelers have reported profound changes in the way they view their faith related to the overview effect,[1] while some secular groups have criticized the use of government spacecraft for religious activities by astronauts.[2]

  1. ^ "Astronauts report an "overview effect" from the awe of space travel—and you can replicate it here on Earth". 6 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  2. ^ "O'Hair v. Paine, 397 U.S. 531". Findlaw. 1970. Archived from the original on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2008-02-13.