Nicolina C Elrick
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Astronaut 🚀 Single Parent 👩👧 Cancer survivor 💫 Blessed & grateful 🙏🏼 hoping to inspire & motivate others 🌱🇬🇧🇸🇬 Instagram: @TheRealNicolinaE
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How do I feel … THIS!!! Otherworldly experience, I am still trying to absorb it all… feeling humbled grateful and ecstatic!
@blueorigin
🤩 🙏🧑🏼🚀🙌🏼 dreams do come true ✨🧑🏼🚀🚀🙏🤩🙌🏼 thank you all for your support over the years… this is only the beginning .. Ad Astra ! ✨
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Do you want to send something to space?! Now you can! I’ll bring it for you! Head over to my Instagram ac for more details
@TheRealNicolinaE
#blueorigin
#spacex
#virgingalactic
#payload
#gift
#motivation
#moon
#mars
#space
#rocket
#launch
#happiness
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It's all good, folks! Setbacks are just a part of the game, and they only make us stronger. Yep, my launch got postponed, so no blasting off on Singapore National Day for me. But hey, no need to fret! I'll still be in Singapore to join in on the celebrations. 1/2
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As we get closer to lift off, life has got even busier... I need more hours in the day! I loved the conversation with
@kiss92fm
Check out a sneak peek below - full interview link coming soon. My interview starts at minute 25. Share your thoughts with me!
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🚀 Breaking News! Thales Alenia Space unveils the next frontier in cargo delivery to the International Space Station. The Cygnus pressurized cargo modules have undergone a revolutionary upgrade, now capable of carrying a whopping 5,000 kg compared to the current 2,750 kg! (1/2)
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Spot the future astronaut. It's been a crazy few days since
@blueorigin
announced the New Shepard
#NS26
mission. Years in planning and we are closing in on the live event. I cannot explain how excited I am to share this journey with you all. Please stay tuned...
#astronautnic
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Yes it’s really happening !!! I’m going to space tomorrow !!!! 😱❤️🙌🏼✨🧑🏼🚀🚀
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Exciting news from the UK Space Agency as they announce the launch of 4 new bases across the UK! The main headquarters will be located at Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire, with additional regional bases in Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Leicester.
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A slightly different type of travel, but a very cool one nonetheless. Concorde undergoing cold weather testing in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1974. Despite its technological advancements, the Concorde faced challenges and was eventually retired in 2003.
📸
@USNatArchives
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The V1 (left) and V2 (right) Starship nosecones, showcase the evolution of
@SpaceX
design for reentry into Earth's atmosphere. The black ceramic tiles serve as a lightweight and highly heat-resistant heat shield, crucial for descending to Earth at speeds of up to 7 km per second.
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🙏🏼🚀✨ Astronaut training has consisted many parts such as running through simulations of the launch so we’re familiar with what’s going to happen, understanding and responding to different anomalies that might occur during our mission so that we know how to respond safely within
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It’s official …. I launch to space 29 August 🚀🚀🚀🚀 🧑🏼🚀🚀🚀🚀 yes, next week!!
link provided in the attached should you wish to watch it (me) … ❤️🚀🧑🏼🚀
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There is no 'I' in team and it takes a huge team effort to put on a
@virgingalactic
launch. But I can safely say that I had an incredible time at the Galactic 06 launch. Huge congratulations to everyone involved, thank you
@redplanet2000
.
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In such a fast paced environment where we’re all working towards this immensely monumental moment, I’m extremely excited and grateful for launch today. I feel that it’s also important to take a moment to express my gratitude for the crew I’m fortunate enough to be flying with
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Over the weekend, Space Pioneer, a private Chinese company known as Beijing Tianbing Technology Co, was conducting a static fire test of its Tianlong-3 launcher when the rocket unexpectedly broke free from its supports and collided with a hillside near a populated city. (1/3)
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The Vulcan rocket heading to SLC-41 after leaving the assembly building, marking its 1st journey. Its highly anticipated inaugural flight, for Monday, will transport a lunar lander from
@astrobotictechnology
and a deep-space payload from
@celestisflights
. Credit:
@ulalaunch
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China's Chang'e-6 mission aims to collect samples from the far side of the moon, a region never directly visible from Earth. The mission aims to collect up to 2,000 grams of lunar material and return it to Earth, marking it the 1st attempt. Launch time not yet confirmed.
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Yes, I’m going to SPACE!
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The first time putting on my flight suit that I’ll be wearing to space really made it all feel so real 🥹 So much has been leading to this moment and it was such a pinch-me moment! 🙏 That evening a couple of the astronauts sat around the campfire and shared stories answering the
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🚀 Exciting news alert! 🌟 I am beyond thrilled to announce that I will be joining the incredible crew of
@blueorigin
New Shepard
#NS26
mission. Alongside astronauts Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin, Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Karsen Kitchen, and Ephraim Rabin 1/3
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By far my favourite panel discussion today 👏
#SCE24
Been an interesting event!
#thankYou
.
#foodForThought
#SpaceInvestment
@CommanderMLA
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🚀 The Raptor 3, the latest engine for
@SpaceX
Starship!
🔧 Simplified design with internalised flow paths and regenerative cooling
🔥 No need for a heat shield or fire suppression system
💪 Lighter, more thrust, and higher efficiency than Raptor 2
🎨 A true work of art!
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Starship completed launch rehearsal with over 10 million pounds of propellant loaded. FAA close to approving license modification for third SpaceX Starship launch attempt. Launch possible as early as March 14th. Photo credit:
@spacex
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Astroscale's satellite captures close-up of 15-year-old space junk, marking historic rendezvous with large object in space. Astroscale's mission to remove space debris advances.
#AstronautNic
📸
@Astroscale
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Oz Astronauts in space by 2029? Hope they’ve started their training programme…
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In 2 days,
@SpaceX
will launch
@MaxarTechnologies
' WorldView Legion satellites 1 & 2 on a Falcon 9 rocket. The constellation will include 6 high-res Earth observation sats providing valuable imagery for defense, intel, and nav missions at unmatched speed, quality and scale.
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Its official my friend
@satofishi
Chun Wang is flying on
@spacex
end of the year, the first to go over the Poles! 📸 Coming in fresh from the first day of training in front of the Dragon simulator. Simply incredible.
Falcon 9 will be launching Dragon’s sixth commercial astronaut
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Its finally happening. The moment we have all been waiting for. T-3 minutes - watch live here:
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More information to follow: Volunteer Crew to Exit NASA's Simulated Mars Habitat After 378 Days TOMORROW. (1/5)
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I can't believe it!
@superclusterhq
, I've been a fan for so long and now I'm actually a part of it.
It's surreal to think about all the records that will be broken, especially with the first Singaporean heading to space.
The fact that less than 700 people have ventured into
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SpaceX launched two missions yesterday, falling short of their planned three due to bad weather. The progress being made is awe-inspiring, showcasing unprecedented innovation that is shaping the future.
#SpaceX
#Innovation
#FutureIsNow
#AstronautNic
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Another week, another secret payload: a classified NRO satellite. The specifics remain unknown, but the Delta IV Heavy rocket will launch it. This variant is the most powerful and final one in the Delta IV family, with a hefty price tag of at least $350 million USD per launch.
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Behind the scenes of my day 1 at the astronaut village! 🧑🏼🚀
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🌕✨ Celebrating 55 years since Apollo 11's historic moon landing! 🚀👨🚀
"One small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong
This weekend (July 20th) reminded us of the incredible achievement of
@NASA
Apollo 11 mission (1/2)
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I can't believe I'm on this in just 3 days. It's absolutely mind-blowing. The dedication and effort put in by countless individuals to make this possible is truly awe-inspiring. I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and anticipation within me. The countdown is on, and I am
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I'm attending Space-Comm Expo, hope to see some of you there !
6 - 7 March 2024 held at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. See you there!
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Celebrating the incredible contributions of women in space exploration! 💫
From Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, to today's inspiring astronauts like Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, women have played pivotal roles in expanding our understanding of the cosmos.
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Look at this amazing photo of the
@ISS
taken by Maxar. It captures a historic moment with six different spacecraft docked at the same time: SpaceX Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Cygnus, Soyuz, and two Progress vehicles.
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No doubt this will be interesting! The first "space-omics" biobank, SOMA, contains blood and tissue samples and medical information from various space missions, including the ISS and SpaceX's Inspiration4. 1/2
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The VG community gathering was awesome. I had the pleasure of catching up with Collin Bennett, an employee of
@Virgingalactic
, an astronaut and a friend. It was truly inspiring to hear about his experiences and expertise in the industry.
Chatting with experts like Collin is
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🚀 Meet the incredible astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently on a mission at the ISS testing Boeing's new Starliner! Due to some technical challenges, they are staying onboard until potentially 2025 instead of the planned 8 days.
🌟 Let's send them all
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When will this not be cool? Falcon Heavy’s 10th mission launches NOAA’s GOES-U weather satellite to a geostationary orbit this week. I've said it before... but it is simply incredible
@spacex
congratulations.
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With so much of my time focused on the imminent launch, I didn't mentioned the latest breaking news!
🚀 Exciting from
@NASA
! 🌌 The Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars - sediments with potential organic material that hint at past microscopic life. 🤯
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Calling out all Americans … give it a go! You just never know where that path will lead you too ❤️✨🙏🥰 🚀
What does it take to become an astronaut?
If you think you'd thrive in our
@NASA_Astronauts
training program, our applications are open—submit your resume by April 2:
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The moment I have waited my life for has arrived.
@blueorigin
NS26 is targetting lift off for its 8th human flight from Launch Site One in West Texas on Thursday, August 29 and I will be on it.
The infinity ♾️ sign is also my favourite expression “to infinity and beyond “ and
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BTS I am reminded that challenges and obstacles are just stepping stones to greatness. We must embrace the journey, knowing that our hard work and dedication will lead us to success.
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Seeing images like this make me so excited. I can't wait to see the world from a different perspective with
@blueorigin
! 🚀✨ Counting down the days! 📸
@nasa
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🚀 I cannot recommend the experience of visiting a space centre highly enough! The knowledge you gain is endless! If you want to chat with the experts - reach out and I'll connect you! Thanks
@blueorigin
for the unforgettable visit! 🙌
#BlueOrigin
#UnforgettableExperience
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I'm looking forward to watching her launch 🚀👩🚀 see you soon!
LIVE: Hear from
@NASA_Astronauts
Butch Wilmore and
@Astro_Suni
ahead of the first crewed launch aboard
@BoeingSpace
’s
#Starliner
and the
@ULALaunch
Atlas V rocket. Use
#AskNASA
to send your questions.
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Inspiration has been my fuel, my guiding light, my reason for waking up each day. It's a strange and wonderful force that propels me forward, urging me to reach for the stars and beyond. If I can ignite that same spark in just one person, my mission will be complete.
And if I
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The X-15 was a record setter, clocking in 199 flights to the edge of space from 1959 to 1968. One of the pilots was none other than a fresh-faced Neil Armstrong, just starting out on his NASA journey.
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A Florida family is making headlines after suing NASA for $80,000 due to space debris crashing into their home, causing a hole in their roof. The incident, stemming from debris falling from the International Space Station, (1/3)
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Jeff Bezos, founder of
@BlueOrigin
, met with
@NASA
administrator Bill Nelson to discuss space travel. Bezos highlighted the significance of space exploration for Earth's preservation and shared his lunar lander project, a lifelong dream now close to fruition. A true visionary.
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2/ Please get in touch if you are interested or know anyone interested in getting their items to space!
#space
#spaceexploration
#outerspace
#spacestation
#spaceship
#spaceflight
#spacecraft
#scifi
#astrophysics
#mars
#galaxies
#cosmology
#planets
#spaceshuttle
#moon
#stem
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Check out these incredible images of Starship's launch! The 1st picture captures a historic moment as Starship captures a plasma cone outside for the first time ever. The 2nd picture shows the launch pad after the successful IFT-3 launch. What an amazing achievement by
@SpaceX
!
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Wow, it looks absolutely stunning! Flight 3 is fully stacked and ready to go! We're inching closer and closer to the highly anticipated launch! Credit to
@starshipgazer
for capturing this incredible shot!
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SpaceX's newest Starship megarocket is ready for liftoff at the Starbase site in South Texas. The 400ft vehicle has been stacked on the pad, marking a significant milestone before its anticipated launch as early as Thursday. The biggest & most powerful rocket ever built
@SpaceX
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Wow! This is a stunning photo! Falcon 9 nailed two launches in just four hours, blasting off from both Florida and California.
@SpaceX
successfully deploys 45 Starlink satellites into orbit. Mind-blowing achievement!
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I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of joy whenever I witness these incredible shots. It's truly remarkable to see dragon gracefully making its way towards the International Space Station. Kudos to
@NASA
for capturing such a breathtaking moment.
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I can't go by this week without mentioning the amazing solar eclipse we witnessed.
Two fun facts on it:
The longest duration for a total solar eclipse possible is 7.5 minutes.
During this eclipse the shadow of the Moon races across the Earth at 2410 mph.
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Blue Origin announced yesterday the 6-person crew for its NS-25 mission, including Mason Angel, Sylvain Chiron, Kenneth L. Hess, Carol Schaller, Gopi Thotakura, and former Air Force Captain Ed Dwight. This will be the 7th human flight for the NS program and 25 overall.
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Great crew with amazing mission goals! 🙌🏼👏🚀🚀🚀🚀 well done Chun!
The SpaceX polar express:
Crypto magnate Chun Wang bought a multi-day mission, planned for launch late this year. Fram2 would be the first crewed spaceflight to fly over the Earth's poles, with a trio of Arctic specialists:
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Wow, food for thought.. well articulated video that reiterates my belief system that "authentic communication is the essence of success" in all missions and corporations, and especially in volatile infrastructure such as these.. what's your thoughts?
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Happy 59th birthday, Singapore! 🇸🇬 I am beyond grateful to call this amazing country home. It's a place filled with ambition, love, and hope. Singapore has been my sanctuary, where I've found comfort and made lifelong friends. Looking at the world today, I can't help but feel
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I focus on space, rockets, technology, and our mission to push boundaries. Today, I wanted to share a captivating solar flare captured by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. This awe-inspiring beauty is the source of our existence and holds immense power.
Credit: NASA/SDO
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Very insightful and empowering 👏 well done
@LawrenceWongST
a great start to your new career. You have the strong foundation of a great nation, now let's make it even better ✨️❤️
Tonight’s
#NDR2024
was about charting a new way forward - a refreshed Singapore dream, where everyone can thrive and flourish on our own terms, in ways that are less prescribed and determined, more open and adventurous.
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Congratulations class of ‘24. First Moon team since Apollo! 👏 I’m excited for what the future holds for you and all of the space industry 👏🥳 🧑🏼🚀 🚀
If you want to feel hopeful and optimistic about the future, it's always a good idea to watch the NASA astronaut graduation ceremony.
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Thank you for having me on your radioshow! Talking all things SPACE / STEM related and allowing me to talk about the Singapore flag, which I'm honoured to bring with me to space 🇸🇬
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51 years ago, Eugene A. Cernan, the last known Astronaut on the moon during Apollo 17 NASA's final lunar landing mission.
Who will be next?
📸 Getty Images
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Medicine manufacturing in space represents the pinnacle of innovation, yet the spacecraft construction was documented using traditional film techniques.
@VardaSpace
's capsule for in-space pharmaceutical processing has successfully returned to Earth.
📸
@akd_ams
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This is very interesting. New York to Shanghai in 40mins? Great idea As long as its a passenger payload and not anything neferious ..surely we need more disclosure on what's going up?
@SpaceX
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2024, the Year of the Dragon, is believed those born during this time will have incredible entrepreneurial and creative abilities. I am truly inspired by the spirit of innovation and look forward to witnessing what each of you will make to our dynamic world.
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Perseverance has captured Ingenuity in its final resting place on Mars' cold desert landscape. Thanks to Ingenuity for its contribution, groundbreaking and incredible achievements! (
@nasajpl
)
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It is easy to get caught up in the present and future but sometimes I like to pause and reflect... Look at the Space Shuttle. The first reusable spacecraft to carry people into orbit; launch, recover, and repair satellites; conduct cutting-edge research; and help build the
@iss
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An exciting launch on Tuesday afternoon as
@SpaceX
plans to send a telecommunications satellite into orbit for
@Telkomsat
, Indonesia's top satellite service provider. The rocket will blast off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. I love a collaboration and will watch eagerly.
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Getting down to business
@elonmusk
@RishiSunak
interesting talks about AI … no selfies or woke jokes though 😉 well down 👏
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Congratulations on another trip around the sun 🌞
@elonmusk
hoping it's a fantastic day filled with love, hugs, laughter and joy! 💋 😘
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About yesterday... Starship reached orbital velocity, broke records left and right. The future just got a whole lot brighter. It's a testament to human ingenuity and teamwork. Watch out world, we're just getting started! Huge congratulations
@spacex
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Reflecting on the incredible adventures I've experienced has reignited my dreams. Let's dream big and point to the where we want to go...
#DreamingOfSpace
#AstronautNic
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Who knew that zero gravity wasn't just for astronauts? Throwback to when David Coulthard took his F1 car on a zero gravity flight back in 1999!
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Not every Monday I can say a spacecraft touches down on the moon.
@Intuitivemachines
, landed near the moon's south pole on Thursday. This marks the 1st U.S. landing on the lunar surface in over 50 years and the 1st by a private company. It's truly a groundbreaking achievement.
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The X-59 aircraft, which will reduce sonic booms to quieter sonic "thumps," has been unveiled. The X-59 now moves closer to its first flight and one step closer toward potentially making commercial supersonic flight over land a reality.
@nasa
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Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft hatches open while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship, the USS Leonard F. Mason after the successful completion of their Gemini-8 mission. They are assisted by U.S. Navy divers.
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Goal: MAKE LIFE MULTIPLANETARY.
At Starbase on April 4, SpaceX's Elon Musk discussed the company's plans to send humans to Mars, emphasising the importance of current programs like Falcon, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship. 1/4
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Happy New Year! Reflecting on our journey so far, it's incredible to see how we've triumphed and evolved. Get ready to unleash your potential and embrace the unknown, because I'm personally geared up to shatter limits and embark on thrilling adventures.
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The busy start to the year shows no signs of slowing down. In 15 hours, China will launch the Einstein Probe, a Wide-Field X-ray observatory to discover and study black holes and gravitational waves in the Long March 2C rocket shown here. I am looking forward to what is next!
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Wow that's a bold move ... will be interesting to see how that turns out 🤔
Boeing and Lockheed Martin are in talks to sell United Launch Alliance to Sierra Space, per two sources. w/
@MichaelStone
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I’ve been reading horrifying stories of torture and sadness today that made my skin crawl… so wanted to share some gentle goodness instead .. in the hope it will make you smile… 😃
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Who is next? NASA's NIAC program funds unconventional space technology ideas, selecting 13 concepts for Phase I funding. Each awardee receives up to $175,000 to assess feasibility and potential within nine months, driving future space missions. Exciting times ahead!
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Celebrating Women in Space on Valentines day! Intuitive Machines, Columbia Sportswear, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and their "Advancing Women in Technology Program." This initiative offers scholarships and fellowships to female STEM students at Embry-Riddle. Amazing!
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