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Gemini 12 & Apollo XI Astronaut & Moonwalker; West Point; USAF Col, Korean War Vet; MIT ScD.; Human SpaceFlight Institute Founder

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  1. 20 hours ago

    55 years ago today, Wally and Stafford lifted off on Gemini VI-A. They would go on to perform the first-ever rendezvous of two spacecrafts in orbit. Their efforts to advance our nation's space program will forever live on in future missions.

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  2. Dec 14

    Congratulations on completing your 25th launch this year! It was great to see you reach this important milestone with a smooth liftoff yesterday – Keep up the great work! 🚀

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    Liftoff!
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  3. Dec 14

    Becoming an astronaut was one of the proudest moments of my life. Congratulations to the all these patriots as they begin their journeys serving our country in space. Looking forward to seeing all of you on future lunar missions! 🇺🇸

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    It is part of the human spirit to explore. Today, we’d like to introduce you to our team — the initial team of who will help pave the way for our next human missions on and around the Moon:
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  4. Dec 14

    Final hours to save - APOLLO SHOP FLASH SALE - 50% Off Autographed Items at Use Code: Holiday50

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  5. Dec 11

    To all my friends in South America – I hope you get to see the only total solar eclipse of 2020! ☀️🌗🌎

    The path of the total solar eclipse on Dec. 14.
    It's that time again — the Moon will be blocking the Sun on Dec. 14! This total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Chile & Argentina, but we will also be live streaming the event on NASA TV starting at 9:40am ET (14:40 UTC). More here:
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  6. Dec 10

    Good leadership in renewing America's commitment to Human Space activities. We can unite in the years ahead and expand American leadership via Earth’s Space Exploration Alliances.

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    With the leadership of President , our renewed commitment to Space, the courage & ingenuity of this new generation of American explorers & with God’s help, America will continue to astonish the world with the heights we reach & the wonders we achieve.
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  7. Dec 9

    Intriguing... Scientists just mapped 1 million new galaxies, in 300 hours

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  8. Dec 7

    48 years ago, Gene, Jack, and Ron lifted off on . It was the last of the Apollo program – but I know it won't be our last trip to the moon! Onward and upward! 🌚 🇺🇸 🚀

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  9. Dec 5

    Always err on the side of caution.

    Due to poor weather in the recovery area for today’s attempt, now targeting Sunday, December 6 at 11:17 a.m. EST for launch of CRS-21
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  10. Dec 5

    Life is a gift, and none of us have any guarantees about tomorrow. So don’t miss the opportunity to tell your friends and family how much they mean to you. Take the time to make that phone call just to say hello, or write that note of encouragement.

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  11. Dec 4

    Neil and my first meal on the Moon included bacon (in squares), sugar cookie cubes, a fruit drink, and some coffee. It's not exactly an epic feast for a couple of guys about to make history, but when you're in space you have to make do with what you got.😁

    Sugar cookies from Apollo 11. (National Air and Space Museum)
    Necessity is the mother of invention. Rita Rapp and her team of food scientists created the perfect cookie that hardly crumbles — perfect for spaceflight — like these sugar cookies from Apollo 11:
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  12. Dec 3

    Looks like the Sun made some history with its most powerful flareup in nearly three years!😲

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  13. Dec 1

    I remember this!

    Astros Mascot with space suit mascot
    This month in 1964, the Houston Colt .45s became the ! The name change celebrated the new Space Center in Houston, and the city's role in building the Space Age.
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  14. Dec 1

    It’s beginning to look a lot like ! These are truly spectacular decorations ! Well done!

    0:59
    During this special time of the year, I am delighted to share “America the Beautiful” and pay tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home.
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  15. Nov 29

    One of the keys to a successful life in any field is learning to take responsibility for ourselves, rather than waiting for someone else to do something for us.

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  16. Nov 26

    Happy Thanksgiving up there! ✨

    Happy Thanksgiving from all of us on ! So stuffed.
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  17. Nov 26

    Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 1966.

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  18. Nov 24

    Welcome home!

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  19. Nov 24

    Looking forward to the rumble

    Now targeting Tuesday, November 24 at 9:13 p.m. EST for Falcon 9’s launch of Starlink, when weather conditions in the recovery area should improve
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  20. Nov 24

    Looking forward to looking up at the Moon on my birthday next year!

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    Wonder if you'll see a full Moon on your birthday next year? This video shows the Moon's phases throughout 2021, as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere.
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