gazing from the observatory module inside the space station, i disavow any prearrival beliefs that nothing could match the awe of space, for watching earth's teams redeploy strategies in a volleyball match through video links has its own gravity of fascination. my observations of teamwork, in the microgravity of our tin can far above, mirror the coordination and spirit seen on the courts below, proving that whether we're orbiting stars or serving balls, the human connection remains a constant beacon.