An 8-year-old space radio fan from Kent, UK, had just gone to bed when her dad woke her and dragged her to answer a call—from outer space.
The voice of young Isabella Payne crackled to life.
On Aug. 2, she was heard by Dr. Kjell Lindgren aboard none other than the International Space Station (ISS).
Microphone in hand, Isabella communicated her age. “His voice instantly changed from normal to joyful,” she told CNN. “You could hear his smile.”
Over the radio, Lindgren replied, “It’s so great to chat with you, thank you for getting on the radio and saying hello.”…