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US Astronaut Sarah Gillis Takes Her Violin Beyond Earth’s Gravitational Pull on Space Mission

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In September 2024, astronaut Sarah Gillis played the solo violin part of “Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars: The Force Awakens while in space, raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and El Sistema. She shared that Rey had always been her idol, symbolizing resilience and strength, making the performance a tribute to both her passion for music and space exploration​.

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