Astronaut Turns Nut and Bolt into a Fidget Spinner on ISS

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has found an unusual and entertaining use for a nut and bolt. Regularly sharing glimpses of his life in space on social media, Dominick’s latest post features a video of him using these everyday items as a makeshift fidget spinner.

“Space Station fidget spinner?” Dominick captioned the video, which begins with him marveling at how objects float inside the ISS. He then demonstrates several tricks with the nut and bolt, revealing that he and his fellow astronauts often use them as fidget spinners. The video captures the unique, gravity-free environment that allows such creativity.

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Since its upload, the video has garnered over 110,000 views and nearly 1,500 likes, along with numerous comments from intrigued viewers. One user remarked, “This is awesome! That looks way too fun to me!” Another commented, “That’s so cool. If I were there, I couldn’t get any real work done because I’d just float around watching a fidget spinner go by.” Other comments included admiration for Dominick’s skill and the fun spirit of the astronauts.

Matthew Dominick is not only a NASA astronaut but also a US Navy Commander. Hailing from Colorado, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of San Diego and a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He began his mission on the ISS in March and is expected to remain there for about six months.