Kidd Poteet
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Mission Pilot of Polaris Dawn 🚀, retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former Thunderbird #4 Demonstration Pilot.
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Ive done a lot of flybys, but PIRs around rockets never get old…circa 2007 & 2022
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Our apology for the photobomb but
@PolarisProgram
crew couldn’t resist!
@SpaceX
@rookisaacman
@Gillis_SarahE
@johnkrausphotos
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The creation of a mass-produced EVA suit that will allow 1000’s of humans to explore the surface of the moon & Mars is inevitable. What we learn during Polaris Dawn will hopefully contribute to SpaceX’s development of those future EVA suits.
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Quarantine continues…so appreciative of Elon’s message to the team yesterday emphasizing the criticality of making our safety his and
@SpaceX
#1
priority. Makes me even more confident strapping in.
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Where does one get an “American Broomstick” tshirt?
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Polaris Dawn announcement
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16Jul69 Apollo 11 launches from KSC and begins their historic journey to the Moon.
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Static fire complete. 6sec of 🔥. 🐉 and Falcon ready to be unleashed. Get some…
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The one item I asked the crew to fly during Inspiration4 - Apollo XI stamps autographed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins obtained by my grandmother back in the 70s. Now hangs in my office and can be seen on zoom calls
@inspiration4x
@PolarisProgram
@RealBuzzAldrin
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Spent a couple hours alone with our sleeping Dragon. 20.24 mile run in honor of the Year of the 🐉.
Unique facts about LC-39A:
- Pad built in 1960s to handle Saturn V rocket
- All Apollo & Falcon 9 crewed missions except Apollo 10 have launched from 39A as well as many Shuttle
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Another reason I have full faith and confidence and won’t hesitate to strap in.
The
@PolarisProgram
mission readiness review just finished and we are currently go for launch in just over 24 hours.
Crew safety is absolutely paramount and this mission carries more risk than usual, as it will be the furthest humans have traveled from Earth since Apollo and the
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Wanted to “borrow” this neon sign, but not sure I would have made it too far…thanks for capturing
@johnkrausphotos
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Dry dress ☑️
Static fire ☑️
To do list: Launch a 🚀
Beyond blessed to be a part of this historical mission…
Polaris Dawn and SpaceX completed a full rehearsal of launch day activities ahead of liftoff on Tuesday
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Congrats to
@Axiom_Space
and
@SpaceX
teams for another successful mission. Helping progress space exploration for all of humanity.
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Earth orbit altitude record was set by Pete Conrad & Dick Gordon during the Gemini XI mission. Once the Gemini spacecraft was docked to the Agena target vehicle, a 26-sec main engine burn was performed that raised the apogee to 1368.9km...a record that still remains.
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Suit fits like a glove. So comfortable it’s hard not to take micro-naps between sim sessions 😂. I think visor one of my fav aspects. Only EVA suit ever built with single layer visor.
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Only one way to make this EVA suit even more real…wear it in space!! SpaceX suits team has achieved something incredible with the design, development, creation, testing, & cert of a new EVA suit in just 2 yrs! Something that hasn’t been accomplished in +4 decades. Proud to
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Surreal
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Rook said it all. It can be challenging at times when you’re building up to game day, but we proceed with cautious paranoia to ensure we mitigate risk. In the big scheme of things, mission success will be that much sweeter for the entire
@PolarisProgram
@SpaceX
team.
Our launch criteria are heavily constrained by forecasted splashdown weather conditions. With no ISS rendezvous and limited life support consumables, we must be absolutely sure of reentry weather before launching. As of now, conditions are not favorable tonight or tomorrow, so
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Nothing more symbolic in the USAF than a squadron patch. Morgan delivered on this one for sure. So many people working behind the scenes deserve to have their name on it. Names on a patch will soon be replaced by 100+ names on a pax manifest.
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1st US EVA was accomplished by Ed White (Gemini IV) in 1965. Did you know, the hatch door did NOT open on initial attempt. However, McDivitt had observed a similar failure in training and was able to fix the mechanical spring that engaged the gearing allowing hatch to open.
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Dragon 🐉 is locked and loaded 🚀
Early this morning, the Polaris Dawn crew visited the hangar at 39A to see Falcon 9 and Dragon before they rolled out to the pad
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Man I love flying!! Arrival into historic Shuttle Landing Facility at KSC. Countdown continues…
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NASA orders 3 more SpaceX Crew Dragon flights to space station
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Surreal moment getting up close and personal with our flight-proven Falcon 9 booster, stage-2, and Dragon 🐉. Was an honor to meet the men and women at SpaceX who are responsible for prepping all the hardware and launch pad. Without their tireless dedication, PD wouldn’t be
After a pre-dawn run around the pad at 39A, the Polaris Dawn crew stopped by the hangar to sign the Falcon 9 booster that will launch them and Dragon into orbit
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Thankful for USAF family and 20 yrs of amazing experiences to prep me for Polaris Dawn. Looking forward to bringing USAF & USSF along on this space journey!
@usairforce
@SpaceForceDoD
@PolarisProgram
@SpaceX
@AFThunderbirds
@USAF_ACC
@AirForceAssoc
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@rookisaacman
@PolarisProgram
@SpaceX
@Gillis_SarahE
The SpaceX team’s passion is nothing less than astonishing. Was def evident when we walked into suit lab. Rest assured, SpaceX will imagine, create, test, modify…and deliver.
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The
@polarisprogram
crew are big fans of the Olympics and what they represent; "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together". One of our primary objectives is to go higher than anyone has traveled since Apollo 17 in 1972. In honor of the
@olympics
we are flying a brick of silver to the
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Not gonna lie…assumed my sim days were done when I retired from AF. Feels good to be back in the saddle w
@rookisaacman
@annawmenon
@Gillis_SarahE
🌎🐉🚀
@PolarisProgram
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Thank you Sir. Immensely grateful for all the support we received from
@NASA
.
Congratulations
@PolarisProgram
and
@SpaceX
on the first commercial spacewalk in history!
Today’s success represents a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry and
@NASA
's long-term goal to build a vibrant U.S. space economy.
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Words from our Commander
We are back on Earth and look forward to sharing the results and our experiences with all of you. The scientists and doctors rightfully own all of our time for the next few days, but I did want to share a few thoughts as I reflect on our mission and what we set out to accomplish.
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Referenced during my talk today with NSFLive. Circa 2007 visiting space shuttle Endeavour following our Thunderbird flyby.
@AFThunderbirds
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Why re-invent the wheel…what he said. Thats why he’s our commander.
I wanted to share some updates:
- The primary factor driving the launch timing for Polaris Dawn is the splashdown weather within Dragon's limits. Unlike an ISS mission, we don’t have the option to delay long on orbit, so we must ensure the forecast is as favorable as possible
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😉
A Falcon 9 booster (that seems to match B1083 visually) has just rolled past the KSC press site heading towards the launch pad. Polaris Dawn....? 👀
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Not too often you get free rein to fly around KSC. So much history. Space exploration of the past, present and future.
4’s in! Photo chase L-39 joined the Alpha Jet formation after some passes around 39A this morning. Always fun times flying with this great
@PolarisProgram
team. Kidd, Rook, Leif, Slick piloting. Polaris Dawn coming up soon, NET August 27.
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@dominickmatthew
@ShuttleAlmanac
@astro_Pettit
The plasma was insanely bright. Began as a purple/pink hue and slowly progressed into bright flickering flames 🔥. Lasted throughout blackout for a solid 8 min. Image I’ll never forget.
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Week 1 complete and I’m still in the program!! 😜🚀🤿
We officially started training for Polaris Dawn this week, jumping into basic medical and scuba training to learn skills that will help us on the EVA!
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Appreciate all the support we’ve received from
@SLDelta45
@SpaceX
@NASAKennedy
@FAANews
@SpaceForceDoD
as we get closer to 🚀. Their dedication & professionalism is unmatched 🇺🇸 💪🏻 🦅
The Polaris team conducted a flyover at Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday with Falcon 9 and Dragon vertical on pad 39A. Thanks to
@NASAKennedy
,
@SLDelta45
, and
@SpaceX
for the support
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@johnkrausphotos
@leifviper
@johnkrausphotos
has a steady hand with the Nikon, but needs a little work on the altitude control 🤢🤮…however, his skillz maintaining tactical formation are slightly above average
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Another “holy sh!t” moment sharing the new EVA suit with our
@SpaceX
family. It’s getting more and more real with each training event. So appreciative of the support we get from the
@PolarisProgram
team and our families. It takes a village…🙏🏼
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Important to share experiences with the world. Starting with images.
A first look at more photos captured by the Polaris Dawn crew during their five day mission orbiting Earth →
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The journey begins…
@PolarisProgram
headed to
@EAA
AirVenture next week. Starting to move jets east. Never gets old…
@leifviper
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What an amazing couple days certifying the capsule that will take us to space. Huge progress made by this SpaceX family advancing space exploration. These men & women are the true pioneers.
The Polaris Dawn Dragon is headed to vacuum chamber testing! SpaceX teams celebrate Dragon's departure with
@rookisaacman
,
@KiddPoteet
,
@Gillis_SarahE
, and
@annawmenon
ahead of launching to orbit this summer
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@johnkrausphotos
@PolarisProgram
@SpaceX
SNAP is America’s photographer…but yes, we claim dibs. The dude’s got game
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Another training event in the books. Centrifuge proved to be a valuable experience. Despite previous spins with the USAF, the x-axis G forces we’ll experience on ascent/descent proved to be something entirely different. Crew crushed it!!
@PolarisProgram
@TheNASTARCenter
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Amazing shot Ben
@LaunchPhoto
Falcon 9 launches Starlink 8-6 over Polaris Dawn and over the moon
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Rockets 🚀 over the Republic 🇺🇸 Murica!!!
A beautiful launch over our nation's capitol as Polaris Dawn launches to space!
@PolarisProgram
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Excited to share our
@PolarisProgram
experiences on the TODAY Show 🐉 🚀
In an exclusive conversation with
@NBCNightlyNews
’ Lester Holt, the four civilian crew members of the historic Polaris Dawn mission opened up about their experience.
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@PolarisProgram
crew completes day 1
@TheNASTARCenter
. Training included CO2 exercise and the altitude chamber. Great training to familiarize us with signs and symptoms of hypoxia and hypercapnia. Tomorrow we spin…
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1083 baby!
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Great chat with the NSF Live team today with Thomas, Chris & Michael…and thanks SNAP for setting up!
@NASASpaceflight
@TGMetsFan98
@johnkrausphotos
@PolarisProgram
@AFThunderbirds
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Whoever jumps on the marketing/merch, recommend proceeds benefit Ukraine
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Momentum is building…
Continued progress for the Polaris Dawn mission, the first of three
@PolarisProgram
human spaceflights, which will test new technologies and culminate in the first crewed flight of Starship.
Polaris Dawn aims to launch this summer and will conduct the first commercial spacewalk!
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Received this really cool book from my good friend
@EViesturs
. “Spacesuit Fashioning Apollo” by
@de_monchaux
. Great way to get educated on the history of EVA suits.
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Love this. Reason why we do it.
Thanks for visiting
@chandraxray
on your way down
@rookisaacman
@KiddPoteet
- and for the
@PolarisProgram
mission patches. Asher and Elon are psyched for launch.
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This is one way to overcome a fear of heights… 2015 riding along w/ our guardian angels
@GioBenitez
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Scuba Steve watch out! Currency updated and ready to kick off training with
@PolarisProgram
crew next week. Time to get after it!
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Very appreciative of
@TODAYshow
@hodakotb
@SavannahGuthrie
for allowing us to share the
@PolarisProgram
message. Entire NBC team is so supportive of what we’re aiming to accomplish as well as our dedication to raise awareness for
@StJude
.
EXCLUSIVE: The members of the Polaris Dawn crew are live in studio ahead of their private five-day private mission on SpaceX’s Dragon and first ever all-civilian spacewalk this summer.
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Despite being a
@Patriots
fans this is still amazing Dustin!! Well done!!
@johnkrausphotos
@KiddPoteet
I got you guys over Pittsburgh too! This was a shot I’ve wanted for YEARS. After following Inspiration 4 and then Polaris Dawn I was so happy it was your mission that made this photo possible!
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Sunset means one day closer 🚀
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How St. Jude has evacuated hundreds of kids with cancer from Ukraine amid war via
@memphisnews
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No pressure…will be on my best behavior😜🤗
Catch the Polaris Dawn crew on the
@TODAYshow
tomorrow, Monday, May 6, shortly after 7:30am ET
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Donation to St Jude = killer Polaris Dawn PVC patch = no brainer…otherwise you might be left behind
@PolarisProgram
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@SciGuySpace
@johnkrausphotos
Love. Whether intentional or coincidence, visual is priceless.
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Fights on!!
Rook, Sarah, Anna, and Kidd begin training this week for their Polaris Dawn mission to space, targeted for Q4 this year. Exciting mission objectives including the first commercial spacewalk, a new Dragon altitude record, in-space tests of Starlink, and lots of science & research.
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Amazing kid and wonderful family
Order your own Asteroid here →
Asteroid was designed by Liv P, honorary member of the Polaris Dawn team and a pediatric cancer survivor. At her request, proceeds from the sale of Asteroid will go to
@StJude
!
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Feeling old…been 14 years since I flew over
@AF_Academy
.
@AFThunderbirds
lookin tight! Thanks for photo Combo.
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Well deserve brother! Congrats
@JonnyKimUSA
.
@NASA_Astronauts
Jonny Kim will serve as a flight engineer and member of the upcoming Expedition 72/73 crew during his first mission to the
@Space_Station
.
Kim will launch on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft in March 2025.
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@TJ_Cooney
@PolarisProgram
@johnkrausphotos
Biggest difference is handling characteristics as result of amount of thrust (4x for viper) and flight controls (digital for F16). Can’t beat feel of viper cockpit either…but don’t tell
@rookisaacman
as I’m just happy to get some air under my a$$ at my age still flying fighters.
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🐓&🧇
The Polaris Dawn crew, billionaire entrepreneur
@rookisaacman
, retired Air Force Lt. Col.
@KiddPoteet
and SpaceX engineers
@Gillis_SarahE
and
@annawmenon
, join TODAY to talk about their mission in space, including taking part in the first civilian spacewalk.
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SpaceX hints at replacing Russian space station services
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Really enjoying our partnership with
@BCMSpaceHealth
,
@DoritPhD
,
@PolarisProgram
Dr Williams, & Dr Barratt. More info on our pursuit to better understand SANS.
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Ukraine Mourns Death Of Former Su-27 Flanker Display Pilot Col. Oksanchenko Shot Down Near Kyiv
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Perfect ex. of how to enhance one's capes & adapt TTPs as environment changes. Love this "all in" attitude & having the guts to adjust course
Elon Musk says SpaceX focusing on cyber defense after Starlink signals jammed near Ukraine conflict areas
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@realhomerhickam
@rookisaacman
@SpaceX
@Gillis_SarahE
@StJude
Just ordered a new space speedo!! 🤮. Let’s do this!!
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Europe needs a crewed space vehicle, astronauts say
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