R2-D2 saves International Space Station in NASA Star Wars Day video

The astronauts aboard the International Space Station wanted to wish everyone down on Earth a happy Star Wars Day, but they ran into some technical difficulties. Fortunately, an old friend of Star Wars fans was close by.

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In a video made by NASA to celebrate the Star Wars franchise, R2-D2 receives important intel.

"R2-D2, come in? Our Bothan spies have confirmed the Empire wants to stop NASA from delivering the May the Fourth message. Let's stop this treachery. Understood?"

R2 understands, of course.

The droid is launched into space. Just as the message starts to experience some interference, R2 reaches the ISS and fixes the glitch. May the fourth be with you all.

The newest film in the franchise, Star Wars: the Force Awakens hits theaters this December.

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