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@Astro_Jessica

NASA Astronaut. Comparative physiologist. Explorer. Nature lover. Back on planet Earth after 205 days . Follow along on !

Houston, TX
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    Mar 1

    For we’re celebrating women who inspire us to learn and explore. Based on real , we want you to get to know our graphic novel hero, Callie Rodriguez, and join us on her journey as she becomes the "First Woman" on the Moon:

    Meet NASA's First Woman: our first interactive graphic novel
    "First Woman" tells the tale of Callie Rodriguez, the first woman to explore the Moon. Read her story and immerse yourself in her journey to the Moon.
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  2. Mar 1

    Houstonians, exercise your civic duty - polls open until 8:00 pm!

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  3. Mar 1

    Ready to explore the Moon? You can start now with the First Woman app…join us as we prepare for !

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  4. Feb 18

    Want to come work at ? We have opportunities at all centers for high school, university and graduate students - including international students! Apply here

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  5. Feb 17

    Reminiscing about November’s trip to , captured day & night from my view. Such an honor to give the President’s Lecture at - humbled and inspired by the quotes and portraits of scientific greats like Charles Darwin & Stephen Hawking.

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  6. Feb 11

    Keep on striving to make your dreams come true Laura - we look forward to welcoming you to one day!

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    Laura has her sights set on the stars! 🚀 After being forced to flee Colombia, Laura started her new life in the US. Even through hardships, she never gave up on her dream of going to space. Now, she's at pursuing her dream of becoming a astronaut!
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  7. 24 Dec 2021

    Not quite the same as floating , but celebrating holidays in with 2 out of 3 space siblings is the next best thing. ❤️ Happy holidays to all!

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  8. 22 Dec 2021

    Just hangin’ around at the . Great day refreshing our skills to land safely in a parachute and deploy our survival raft if we had to eject from our jets. Training for any and all scenarios is essential to keep safe.

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  9. 21 Dec 2021

    Headed to 25,000 feet with in the altitude chamber to familiarize ourselves with the effects of hypoxia. This training helps us recognize the insidious signs of a lack of oxygen to the brain, in case of a problem in our jets or spacecraft.

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  10. 13 Dec 2021

    Calling all budding 4-12 year old artists from around the world - now is your chance to show your creative views of human spaceflight and exploration. Entries are due Jan. 6, 2022.

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  11. 8 Dec 2021

    I can always trust my sisters (& !) to have my back - even at the ! Representing technology and our contributions to planet Earth. – At George R. Brown Convention Center

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  12. 5 Dec 2021

    Honored to serve on the bridge with the icon , a pioneer in the lair & pivotal in recruiting women and minorities at . Thank you - it is because of boundary pushers like you that we shall go forth and prosper as we explore as one.

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  13. 2 Dec 2021

    Are you watching?? are about to egress - watch as makes his 5th spacewalk and takes her very first steps outside ! Watch live on NASA TV – At Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center

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  14. 24 Nov 2021

    Thank you Dept. of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics! Honored to share my story, and with to commemorate Mabel Fitzgerald, a pioneer of physiology and exploration who took a seat at the table long before one was offered.

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  15. 18 Nov 2021

    Tusen tack - det var en ära att få komma dit och ta emot min hedersdoktor. Jag hoppas att jag snart kan komma tillbaka. Heja Sverige! ———————————————————Thank you so much - it was truly an honor to receive an honorary doctorate! I hope to soon be back in Sweden.

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  16. 6 Nov 2021

    The international bonds that we forge through human spaceflight on exemplify the power to rise above when we work together. So wonderful to resume a pose of solidarity with my crewmates and last week (last photo)!

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  17. 3 Nov 2021

    In addition to our activities supporting last week in Dubai, we visited local schools throughout the UAE. The reception my crewmates & I received was truly out of this world. The future it is in very good hands!

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  18. 2 Nov 2021

    Rigorous training and safety protocols are key to everything we do as . Today I refreshed my SCUBA skills for diving in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab. We do this every year to keep our skills sharp. – At NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (Sonny Carter Training Facility)

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  19. 27 Oct 2021

    Honored to meet His Highness at . Thank you to our friends and colleagues at for their exceptional hospitality.

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    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the International Astronautical Congress where he met astronauts and toured the exhibition involving 90 global exhibitors.
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  20. 21 Oct 2021

    Honored to represent with my friend and crewmember here on his home turf . So inspiring to witness citizens from all around the world committed to improving life on our planet, whether it be Earth bound or space based. – At UAE Pavilion

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