It\u2019s the zero-gravity gun show.<\/p>\n
Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch set hearts aflutter and the internet ablaze with an image of her enviable bicep. <\/p>\n
Lauded by fans as a \u201cthirst trap from space,\u201d the incendiary image shows Koch wearing a headset and holding a camera, her toned arm in full glory.<\/p>\n
The pic, originally shared by\u00a0NASA\u2019s Goddard Space Flight Center<\/a>\u00a0on Facebook, was taken last summer. <\/p>\n The pic, originally shared by\u00a0NASA\u2019s Goddard Space Flight Center\u00a0on Facebook, was taken last summer. NASA\/James Blair<\/p>\n The image was reposted by @astrasdoctor on X<\/a> this week and has since been viewed nearly half a million times, inciting an army of arm admirers. <\/p>\n \u201cMy new fav pic EVER,\u201d he captioned the shot.\u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking on behalf of all of us, one commentator shared, \u201cHoly sh\u2013, @Astro_Christina drop your arm routine.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAin\u2019t nooooo aliens starting sh\u2013 with her,\u201d said a second fan. <\/p>\n \u201cI have nothing appropriate to say,\u201d added a third admirer. <\/p>\n \u201cThat woman is my crush!\u201d confessed a fourth.<\/p>\n Another joked, \u201cThirst traps from space. What an age we live in.\u201d<\/p>\n Koch is the only female member aboard the Orion shuttle, which has completed its historic flyby of the moon and is now homebound. <\/p>\n NASA<\/a> described Koch as a well-seasoned astronaut and mission specialist, meaning she has \u201ctrained for all roles to jump into action wherever needed.\u201d<\/p>\n Koch is the only female member aboard the Orion shuttle, which has completed its historic flyby of the moon and is now homebound. via REUTERS<\/p>\n And it would seem that training includes arm day. <\/p>\n Indeed, even while aboard the Orion, Koch maintains a heavy workout regimen. <\/p>\n The flight pod is outfitted with a flywheel that allows the crew to engage in resistance training, including rowing, squats, and deadlifts. <\/p>\n NASA compares the <\/a>flywheel\u2019s operation\u00a0<\/a>to a yo-yo: \u201cThe device provides resistance proportional to the force applied, allowing loads up to 400 pounds.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis capability is especially important in deep space, where astronauts do not have access to the extensive exercise equipment aboard the International Space Station,\u201d NASA continued. <\/p>\n Beyond her role as an astronaut, Koch leads an active lifestyle that includes surfing, rock climbing, running, yoga, and backpacking. <\/p>\n Girl, it shows. <\/p>\n Koch posted an image of herself in one of the spaceship\u2019s windows, silhouetted by a staggering view of Earth. via REUTERS<\/p>\n Feeding the fanfare, NASA<\/a> posted another image<\/a> of Koch post-workout, with an American flag in the background, hair haloed and jawline sharp enough to cut a Flat Earther down to size<\/a>. <\/p>\n Patriotism and nerddom have never been hotter. <\/p>\n