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EXCLUSIVE Houston, we have a boyband! NASA bosses give One Direction access to iconic space centre to shoot video for record breaking single Drag Me Down

Published: 18:10 EST, 6 August 2015 | Updated: 18:41 EST, 6 August 2015

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To their fans, they are out of this world, but One Direction have come one step closer to making that a reality.

The chart-topping boyband will film their video for new single Drag Me Down at the NASA Space Center in Houston, Texas, a source close to the band exclusively told MailOnline.

The boys - Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan - managed to convince bosses at the iconic headquarters to allow them to use their airfields, training equipment and facilities to shoot the promo.

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Out of this world: One Direction will film their video for new single Drag Me Down at the NASA Space Centre in Houston, Texas

The video is being directed by long term collaborator Ben Winston, who also shot the videos for Best Song Ever and Story Of My Life.

The spectacular footage, shot in secret on Thursday, will be a fitting accompaniment to the track, which broke records upon its release last week.

The comeback single, the group's first as a four piece, was released without any fanfare last Friday and shot straight to no1 on iTunes in 86 countries.

The surprise release came just days after former member Zayn Malik slammed the band as he announced a solo signing to rival label RCA records to finally make what he called 'real music'.

Make space: The boys - Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan - managed to convince bosses at the iconic headquarters to allow them to use their airfields, training equipment and facilities to shoot the promo

Look to the stars: NASA opened its doors to the boy band on Thursday as they shot the new promo by director Ben Winston, who also shot the videos for Best Song Ever and Story Of My Life

Good news! The unexpected release of the track last week proved an instant success, shooting to No.1 on iTunes charts in 86 countries

Awkward! Zayn signed a new deal with record company RCA Records last week, but used the announcement to slam his former band, One Direction, saying he was looking forward to making 'real music'

The latest release, which follows November 2014's Night Changes (the last single before Zayn's departure in March 2015), was top worldwide Twitter trend for over ten hours after the band took to their Twitter account with the news.

It has been reported that 22k tweets per minute were being sent by the global fanbase, and 3.2 million tweets had been posted by 3pm.

The four-piece gave their loyal supporters plenty of chance to purchase it because it was dropped on iTunes and Spotify worldwide at 6.30am (UK time).

Radio and online previews followed later but the frenzy had already begun, it seems.

It's a firm show of support for the former X Factor contestants, whose fan base has been divided by Zayn's solo career and the news that 23-year-old Louis is set to become a first-time father in 2016.

Admirers of the boyband were sent into turmoil when it was revealed that Louis was expecting a child with 'close friend' Briana Jungwirth but the release cements his future within the band.

Announcing their latest news on Twitter, Liam, 21, informed fans: 'Bit of a surprise! Check out our new single! It's called Drag Me Down & I hope you love it as much as we do.'

Niall, also 21, tweeted afterwards: 'Finally we get to say this ! have waited a long time but our new single Drag Me Down is out !!!'

One Direction announce brand new surprise single Drag Me Down

Gotcha! Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson's new track dropped on iTunes and Spotify worldwide at 6.30am before it premiered on the radio shortly afterwards

Still going strong: It's the boys' first single without Zayn Malik, who announced that he had signed a record deal of his own on Wednesday

One Direction's Official Twitter account then posted a video of the foursome introducing their new song, with Liam saying they had been working 'very, very, very hard' on their forthcoming album since Zayn sensationally quit the band.

The single is the first track from their fifth - yet to be titled - studio album, which is set for release in November - exactly one year after Four.

1D fans are already 'obsessed' with the band's new, more mature sound and took to Twitter to share their delight.

One fan tweeted this morning: 'The lyrics to #DragMeDown are already a permanent part of me like it’s been an hour and i feel like i’ve known it my whole life (sic).'

'I LOVE THIS SONG OMG ITS PERFECT,' added another (sic).'

'THE SONG IS SICKKKKK, omggggg (sic),' said another.

One Direction address Zayn Malik's departure with James Corden

Great response: Fans clearly haven't been put off by Zayn's departure

Still got it! The foursome have delighted fans with their latest offering

Devoted: Directioners have been playing the new record on repeat

New direction? The single - which is available to buy now - is the first track from their fifth studio album, which is set for release in November

Party time! Fans united on Twitter to celebrate on Friday morning

The group's surprise release comes the day after Zayn revealed he had signed a new deal with record company RCA Records.

The 22-year-old singer posted a happy looking photograph of him signing the deal and used the announcement to slam his former band, saying that he was happy to be doing his own thing from now on.

He wrote: 'I guess I never explained why I left, it was for this moment to be given the opportunity to show you who i really am! #realmusic #RCA !! ... #REALME (sic).'

It was recently revealed Zayn had been dropped from Simon Cowell's Syco record label - which he was under throughout his time in One Direction - when he left the band in March.

Simon wished Zayn Well after the signing and said on Twitter: 'We have been working on this for a while and I am pleased to say congratulations to @Zaynmalik on signing with @RCARecords.

'I believe they are the perfect label for @ZaynMalik’s solo career and I am sure whatever they release together will be special.'