I took the two days after release and the entire week following. Don't feel bad.
I suspect the teapot in the bottom pic was added in. I'm having a hard time picturing anywhere on the ship where people sitting across from one another would both have a window showing the stars behind them.
He's just keeping his eyes closed, so the wind doesn't dry them out while he's zooming along!
This is fucking awesome. I don't know exactly what it is about it, but thank you for brightening my night.