NASA Astronaut Don Pettit’s ‘Two Legs at a Time’ Pants Trick Goes Viral

What might seem like a simple task on Earth—putting on pants—becomes a fun challenge in space, as NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently demonstrated. In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on February 21, Pettit entertained the internet by showing how he gets dressed aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Floating in zero gravity, Pettit performs the tricky maneuver of putting on pants using both legs at the same time, which looked surprisingly smooth. The video, captioned “Two legs at a time,” quickly became a sensation, as viewers marveled at the unique approach to a mundane task in space.

While dressing might seem easy on Earth, Pettit’s demonstration highlights the creative solutions astronauts must find to navigate the challenges of zero gravity. The clip not only amused viewers but also gave a lighthearted glimpse into the everyday life of astronauts. As one commenter put it, “I thought you were going to land right in them at first. Haha. That might be fun to try.” Others praised Pettit’s smooth technique and joked about the missed opportunity to play the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey during the video.

Pettit’s video is a reminder that even in the high-tech environment of the ISS, astronauts must adapt to new ways of performing daily activities. The video also showcases Pettit’s fun-loving side, in addition to his well-known scientific and engineering achievements.

Don Pettit, NASA’s oldest active astronaut, has spent over 370 days in space and is a celebrated innovator. Known for his quirky space experiments, Pettit continues to make science enjoyable and accessible, inspiring curiosity in space exploration. His work, from the Zero-G coffee cup to demonstrating daily tasks, turns the extraordinary into something fun and relatable for Earth-bound audiences.

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