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Jack Fischer
@Astro2fish
A former Air Force test pilot & astronaut--hoping to pass along my passion for space & the country I love--I dare you to dream! Views are my own
Houston, TexasJoined October 2011
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The "launch key" is the device that triggers the engine ignition sequence at the launch pad for a Soyuz rocket launch, and as part of pre-launch tradition every crew member receives one. I'm pretty skeptical about it actually working, but hey - ya never know.
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I love having the opportunity to inspire the next generation. Kids dream big, without self-doubt; I hope I offer them a spark that ignites their imaginations, after all .. with a healthy dose of hard work to grow it, one child's passion for space could end up reshaping the world!
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As we reach for our future, we need to look to our past - to generation after generation who not only dreamed the impossible, but made it happen.
#Moonlanding #MoonDay
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Got lucky and snapped this pic just before sunset. Is it just me or does it look like the perfect sun emoji?! ☀
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I love this picture of our Soyuz craft approaching the , but it's the razor thin atmosphere that really catches my eye. That tiny blue line is the only thing protecting us from the harsh elements of space.
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Since we don't have a local grocery store in space, resupply cargo crafts like this one serve as our - and you don't even need to trip the driver!
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.'s solar arrays are vital to Station, but designed with a 15yr service life - those things are MASSIVE and extremely difficult to transport. While I was in space we experimented w/roll out solar arrays (ROSA) which may be a viable way to replace them in the future.
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Conditions have never been more suited to support a sustainable Moon presence. Over the past 10 years the dynamic blend of reduced cost barriers, policy alignment, and a strong market push has provided the perfect opportunity to begin making humanity a multi-planetary species.
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This is one of my favorite emblems in the space program.
Orbital Outhouse Team - one guess as to what room it's on the ...
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Ok, ok, so it's dark outside, but a "day" in space in only 45 min long... so cut us break 😎
#NationalSunglassesDay
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Going to space I was fearful of not doing my part well enough. People have devoted their whole lives to developing experiments that they were entrusting to me to run or install on the - I didn't want to do anything wrong that could compromise their life's work.
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Astronaut Perk:
Crushing it in the selfie game 😉 (Even managed to sneak in the Moon) #NationalSelfieDay
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Oh yeah baby!
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A 4th mission to the Moon?
#Doge to $1.00?
#StrangerThings have happened.
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18 pitches. 2 pitchers. 1 record.
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From its solar arrays to its radiators, the is one of the most beautiful and complex machines ever built!
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Our flag shines wherever she is, but she seems to shine just a little brighter in space!
#FlagDay
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What will space digs look like in the future? Maybe like this BEAM. It's an inflatable structure that compresses for flight and blows up like a balloon in space! This one is used for storage on the now, but inflatable habitats have a promising future in space!
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#SpaceWedding #WeStillDo
As part of our love story Elizabeth and I renew our vows every 10 years. We married in 1997, renewed our vows in 2007, and again during my time in space in 2017. It was an out-of-this-world ceremony 😉, that we didn't share at the time...
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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful bride .
📸 Wedding in 1997, Hawaii vow renewal 2007, Space vow renewal 2017.
L-5 years until our next renewal..any location ideas?
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The private sector has played a more prominent role in developing space technologies, often with success. I was happy to witness a contract signing between & , a business-to-business contract for delivering a scientific payload to the lunar surface.
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As a living tribute dating back to Yuri Gagarin (the first person in space) every person to launch into space from Baikonur plants a tree beside the Avenue of Cosmonauts. The second photo is the actual tree that Yuri himself planted before his first spaceflight in 1961.
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4yrs ago I retired from , a little unsure of my path. But now I see that 'astronaut' was just a step in a path I am still walking. I'm grateful that my time at NASA helped prepare me for this exact moment, the opportunity w/ to help get the USA back to the Moon!
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Our flag is more than just ink and cloth. It is a symbol that stands for freedom, the history of our nation, and the heroes that died defending it. In my opinion, there is nothing more noble than defending freedom. #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2022
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In space it only takes 7 seconds for a sunrise to go from below the horizon to a full disk (and we got to witness 16 of them every day)!
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BONUS Spacewalk!
5 years ago today I grabbed another giant piece of star pie after scheduled an unexpected 2nd spacewalk for me and 💫
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One of the coolest things about being in space is definitely the view, but it's more than just taking pretty pictures- we photograph things like erosion, sedimentation, irrigation... All of the photos we take can be used by scientists to track the Earth and understand it better.
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Working in space is just a small part of the job, I was w/NASA for 9yrs, but only spent about 5 months of it in space. The majority of time is spent training, supporting active missions & prepping for future missions. While being an astronaut is an exciting job, it's still a job.
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You could have almost reached out and touched it... Soon.
📸: Intuitive Machines Mechanic, Jose Ruiz
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Don’t let the old floppy drive fool you. With the right mechanic at the helm, our Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) is a workhorse. By vertically integrating this machine, we’re saving precious time on our mission to the Moon.
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What's a spacewalk like?
A Giant Fondue Pot Bubbling Over With Awesomesauce.
and I stepped out for my first spacewalk 5 years ago today and I snapped this photo.
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Couldn't be prouder! I love being an
"Mechanic" alongside this world-class team as we race to the Moon!
Ad Lunam!
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Wow, what a fun-filled day at @Int_Machines! It is amazing to see the magnitude of what this team can do in preparation for us to explore the Reina Gamma region on the Moon with #NASAScience and @NASA_Technology payloads! Thank you to the entire team for an amazing visit. twitter.com/Int_Machines/s…
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Being an astronaut is an incredible experience and I can honestly tell you I didn't get there by being the best or the smartest person in the room - I got there by working hard to reach my goals. If you seize the opportunities that are given to you anything is possible!
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At @Int_Machines, I saw their Nova-C lander, which will carry #NASAScience & @NASA_Technology to the Moon. This delivery will help the U.S. expand our capabilities and learn more about the interesting Reiner Gamma region of the Moon: go.nasa.gov/3w6XVYj
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