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Col. Doug Hurley
@Astro_Doug
Father. Husband. Retired Astronaut. Pilot of shuttle missions STS-127 & STS-135. Space X DM-2 Commander, ISS Expedition 63. Instagram.com/astro.doug
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I stayed up late last night to spend some time looking out the window. It was a beautiful day to see the Great Lakes and my childhood home in upstate New York.
The Bahamas, absolutely one of the most beautiful sights on Earth from space.
This light blue ocean swirl caught my eye as we flew over the South Pacific.
Egypt and the Nile River on the Mediterranean Sea.
I never get tired of this view from the Cupola as our orbit transitions into night.
South African cities at night. Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria.
What a wild ride. Awesome photos!!
We flew over this Saharan dust plume today in the west central Atlantic. Amazing how large an area it covers!
Beautiful sun glint on the southern portion of Lake Michigan.
Congratulations to and on an incredible launch, rendezvous, and docking of Endeavour. Incredibly honored now to be part of Expedition 63 on !
Flying southeast along the coastline of Brazil.
After a long haul flying northeast over the Pacific, even at orbital speeds, the first sight of land is the Baja Peninsula.
The first blue sliver of an orbital dawn.
It was an honor and privilege to be part of Expedition 63. Thanks to , Anatoly, & for making our stay on an incredible experience. Now it's time to finish our DM-2 test flight in order to pave the way for future Dragon crews. Go Endeavour!
Sandstorms in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
The stark contrast between Libya and the Mediterranean Sea.
Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake.
Incredible colors as Namibia meets the Atlantic.
I used two different lenses to capture these images, one showing the entire Grand Canyon and the second, a close up of the North Rim, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, and the Kaibab National Forest.
This photo of Hurricane Isaias was taken a few hours ago as it travels northwest between Cuba and the Bahamas. I hope the people in its path stay safe and I hope it doesn’t disrupt our return to Earth on Sunday.
Night images of Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan.
Great Salt Lake and surrounding area including Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Utah Lake.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks; Shoshone, Caribou-Targhee, and Bridger-Teton National Forests, as well as the Wind River Mountains, all in one picture.
Nine years ago today, I was honored to be a member of the crew of STS-135 #Atlantis as we launched from to close out the Space Shuttle Era of human spaceflight.
I zoomed in on #Endeavour in this great photo taken by during last week’s spacewalk. We are one month into the DM-2 Test Flight & all systems are working well. & teams are working hard to finalize landing plans for some time in early August.
Just after sunrise over New Zealand.
Two of the best ever Spacewalkers, each on their 10th EVA today. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment and !
Wow!
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On my first flight STS-127 on Shuttle Endeavour, we scrubbed 5 times over the course of a month for technical and weather challenges. All launch commit criteria is developed way ahead of any attempt. This makes the correct scrub/launch decision easier in the heat of the moment.
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Scrubs are part of conducting spaceflight safely and successfully. During my last mission to @Space_Station weather caught us too! We're ready for the next launch opportunity!
There's a reason the name @NASAPersevere was selected for another of our Agency's our endeavours!
Was hoping for clear weather as we flew over England, France, and Belgium but the cloud pattern was almost as good.
Cayo Romano on the northern coast of Cuba.
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The @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are seen at sunrise on launch day. @AstroBehnken & @Astro_Doug are scheduled to launch to @Space_Station on the Demo-2 mission from @NASAKennedy at 4:33pm ET. More #LaunchAmerica 
: flic.kr/s/aHsmNkDoh2
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Scrubbed. The and teams did great today and absolutely made the right call in a dynamic weather situation. It can be frustrating but also a very real part of getting to space sometimes. Both and I have experienced it. We go again on Saturday!
The Moremi Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park stand out as we fly over Botswana.
Striking depth of color in the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Lewis!!!!
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My friend @Astro_Doug is heading to the International Space Station today!
Who else is tuning in to watch #LaunchAmerica ?
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Did you know @Astro_Doug is also an amazing Dog Dad? Happy Father’s Day and lots of love from your crew on Earth — Jack
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, Leo, Luke, and me .
Turks and Caicos Islands, West Indies, and Haiti.
A perfect outline of clouds around the entire St. Lawrence River.
The Sobradinho Reservoir and São Francisco River in Brazil.
Close up of the Cordillera Blanca Glacier in Peru.
The Los Angeles Basin, where headquarters is located and where Dragon #Endeavour was built. The marine layer receded just enough to see Santa Catalina and San Clemente Islands.
Winter has certainly begun at Monte León National Park in Argentina.
Noctilucent or ‘night-shining’ clouds highlight Earth’s upper atmosphere at twilight.
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Another Marine will be making history today. Get to know (Ret.) Col. @Astro_Doug before he becomes a part of history today when Americans return to space from American soil.
We'll stream #LaunchAmerica live 4:33 p.m. ET.
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These are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing.
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Replying to @stevedowuk
And I promise @Astro_Doug and @AstroBehnken this is the last message as the #homeschooling has ended for the day - so here’s some pics! (The 5yr olds is on the left, bit of an artist 
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#LaunchAmerica
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Congratulations to the incredible teams of and . Flawless execution of an unprecedented flight test under the most difficult conditions. and I can’t thank you enough for your dedication and effort. Well done!
Now L-3!
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In preparation for #LaunchAmerica, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug participated in a rehearsal of launch day.
They're preparing to launch aboard a @SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and fly to the @Space_Station. Liftoff is slated for May 27 at 4:33 pm ET: go.nasa.gov/2XnJZrx
Here we go!
So excited to share the trailer for #returntospace! See behind the scenes and what it took to launch the first spaceflight from the U.S. in 9 years. Hear personal stories that made this historic launch possible. Premieres April 7th on !
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It’s official! and I are going to space next month and are extremely grateful to the and teams continuing to do incredible work during extremely challenging circumstances. We are excited to help open the next era of human space flight. t.co/7nVBqG2ZOD
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Going back to space! I’m tremendously honored and excited to be a part of the team. To flight test a brand new spaceship is, to me, the ultimate. I am really appreciative of being given the opportunity to fly to again. #LaunchAmerica
What an incredibly special day for so many people after years of difficult and challenging work. For and I, it was the end of a successful test flight and our part of Expedition 63. Thanks and for making it all possible.
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One year ago today, the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, successfully completing the Demo-2 mission, as SpaceX successfully launched NASA astronauts from American soil and returned them safely to Earth. : NASA/Bill Ingalls
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So honored to be the subject of your latest work of art! Brings back so many memories of the last 5 years and all the hard work that went into making our flight successful. Your artistic talent never ceases to amaze me. Already can’t wait to see your next project!
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My latest art quilt is @Astro_Doug’s SpaceX crew photo! I used a picture of Earth he took from ISS as inspiration for the background. Our son Jack proposed the idea of making Doug B&W with only the flag on his shoulder colored. Perfect! Medium: fabric & thread, 21.5” square.
Congratulations to the team on a successful launch this morning! Looking forward to following along on your journey to Mars.
Congratulations to and ! An incredible amount of work went into our flight but it didn’t stop when we safely returned to Earth. Now with a certified capability we are just a few days from the launch of #Crew1.
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Additional images posted of @NASA astronauts @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug arriving @NASAKennedy's Launch and Landing Facility, one week ahead of the scheduled liftoff aboard the @SpaceX Crew Dragon to the @Space_Station. More #LaunchAmerica Photos: flic.kr/s/aHsmNkDoh2
Congratulations to the and teams! An absolutely incredible achievement. Will be following along as you explore Mars.
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Space Anchor Chris Cassidy is here to deliver Some Space News
There are lots of dynamic operations on @Space_Station this week, & there’s more to come with the arrival of @Astro_Doug & @AstroBehnken. Stay tuned for more space news & watch #LaunchAmerica tomorrow at 4:33pm ET!
There are lots of dynamic operations on @Space_Station this week, & there’s more to come with the arrival of @Astro_Doug & @AstroBehnken. Stay tuned for more space news & watch #LaunchAmerica tomorrow at 4:33pm ET!
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We had a great time doing this. Maybe too much fun!
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On May 20, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug will depart @NASA_Johnson and arrive at Kennedy where they will stay for the week leading up to their launch to the @Space_Station on May 27.
Learn more about @NASA and @SpaceX's preparations to #LaunchAmerica: go.nasa.gov/2YzpMkF
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.@JimBridenstine and I got to give @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug one last fist bump before they become the first astronauts to launch on a commercially made American rocket! #LaunchAmerica
Happy 245th Marines! This day means so much to each one of us who have earned this title.
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245 Years of Honor, Courage and Commitment
Today, we remember the service and sacrifice of all Marines, and honor the legacy passed down through generations. #HappyBirthdayMarines!
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Thanks for celebrating this mission with us!!
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Wishing our absolute best to @Astro_Doug for today's #SpaceX #LaunchAmerica event!
To thank you for your support of the club, here's a message for you from @BernardoCSilva, @IlkayGuendogan, and @DeBruyneKev! 
#ManCity
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Awesome picture! Congratulations to all the teams that worked on this incredible vehicle. and I are looking forward to seeing it again soon.
An incredible day!
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Two years ago today, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley launched to the ISS on board Crew Dragon "Endeavour," NASA’s first human spaceflight from American soil since the Space Shuttle retired: youtu.be/adrSnRJLikk
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What a day! Lots of years of challenging work and sacrifice to make it to the launchpad. Hard to believe it has been a year already. Thank you and !
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I had the privilege to meet astronaut @Astro_Doug at Texas in 2016. Today he’ll be on the launch of @NASA’s @SpaceX Crew Dragon flight headed for the International Space Station. And I thought I had a cool job! #LaunchAmerica
The wait is almost over!
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Today’s the day. Trip to Mars, 99.9% complete. The most dangerous part comes last: the final seven minutes.
Watch my landing live starting at 11:15 a.m. PST / 2:15 p.m. EST / 19:15 UTC. #CountdownToMars
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Through the crew patch for the SpaceX DM-2 mission, we pay tribute to the dedicated teams of NASA and SpaceX that have worked hard toward returning human spaceflight launches to the United States.
Patch design: Andrew Nyberg.
Absolutely! Looking forward to spending some “off” time there over the next few days.
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@AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug, will you guys be allowed to spend any time at the @NASA beach house this weekend?
Some last minute #spacecoast vibes with family before a long journey 
#countdowntogether
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Not bad for a first try boss! By the way, the spacesuits were completely designed and built in house in less than four years by the amazing suit team. t.co/I7TTFBK65l
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Wishing a very happy #MothersDay to and to all the Moms here on planet Earth as well as the one in Low Earth Orbit ! #CREW2
Hard to believe it has been two years already! This will always be a very special day for me. Great memories and a great team!
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Two years ago today, the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, successfully completing the Demo-2 mission, as SpaceX successfully launched NASA astronauts from American soil and returned them safely to Earth.
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Another incredible work of art and a perfect gift!
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Our fabulous pups, Luke and Leo, in fabric and thread, quilted and ready to hang. I was thrilled to finish it in time to have it under the tree for @Astro_Doug on Christmas morning. 
Happy Holidays to everyone!
Happy Holidays to everyone!
What a day and a mission! An incredible year of work since then by the teams and to get ready for DM-2. Launch day will be here soon!
This is incredible! I can’t begin to count the number of hours we spent in this simulator just in training for one flight. Looking forward to seeing it fully restored and to listen to those conversations as we trained for STS-135. Huge thanks to and the LSFM!
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After a decade in storage, a team of volunteers has restored the space shuttle motion simulator—and it looks fantastic.
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We would love to hear from you! #LaunchAmerica
Very FUN!
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Of all the things we pulled off…
The Chinook was on the ground only four seconds. The pace car was driven by astronaut Doug Hurley. Chevy was in a panic because we literally stole the pace car to put it on the helicopter. We knew Corp lawyers would say NO so we didn’t ask. FUN! twitter.com/pepsiman314/st…
Have a great flight ! Your first launch is incredible, but to launch on July 20th is even more special. I was fortunate to be in orbit twice on this historic day. #Apollo50th #Apollo11 #Expedition60
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This morning, @AstroDrewMorgan will launch to the space station -- the same day as #Apollo11 astronauts landed on the Moon 50 years ago. As he prepared for his 9 month mission, Morgan also shared his thoughts on the significance of launching on this historic day. #Apollo50th
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