Absolutely unreal.
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Josh Cassada
@astro_josh
NASA Astronaut. US Navy Captain and Test Pilot. Physicist. Husband and Dad. (Not in order.)
Joined June 2017
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“Join the Navy and see the world,” they said. I guess we’ll give ‘em that one.
I've voted my entire adult life, but this year’s voting booth definitely takes the cake. So thankful to everyone – especially Democracy – for allowing me to remain part of this essential process this year.
With the support of so many incredible people over many years, we all accomplished the mission: we left the International Space Station and human spaceflight a little better than we found it. Thank you. With that, please consider this my out-of-the-office for a while.
It’s been a while, but I’m back. #Crew5 is headed to work this week - and commuting on a Crew Dragon is a pretty cool way to get there. Joining Exp 68 on the ISS will create plenty for me to share over the next months. I’m grateful to everyone who made this opportunity possible.
We had Monday off up here for the holiday, so I did a little sightseeing. This view could never get old.
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This is science fiction. (But with test pilot Cooper-Harper Handling Qualities Ratings.) Huge congrats to , , , and ! A new era is here. #LaunchAmerica
Made a great pass over (sunny!) northern Michigan yesterday as my family was actually down there skiing. I sent these shots to my kids and told them, “Good luck with the Space edition of ‘Where’s Waldo?’”
We’re doing some exciting science up here with partners from all around the planet, but a pause over last weekend allowed and me to use ’s GRIP experiment chair for a slightly different purpose--we even managed not to make a mess.
Us, coming home after a long day at work last week. Later I took my family on a video tour inside the ISS. When she saw my spacesuit, my wife hollered, “Thanks, suit!” Yep, and also thanks to the many, amazing people who train us and safely execute the plan from Mission Control.
Unreal. What an incredible honor to represent the Nation as part of the and teams. I get to launch and fly with , but really, we’re all together on this amazing journey. Wanna come? Follow me for mission updates. Let’s do this. #LaunchAmerica
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Meet the astronauts assigned to @BoeingSpace's first mission to the @Space_Station: go.nasa.gov/2AFAhso
Congratulations, ! Welcome to the team joining and me on #Starliner to #LaunchAmerica nasa.gov/press-release/
One year ago today, , , , and I had the unique opportunity to race #Eclipse2017 in T-38 formation. The eclipse may have won, but we got 0.1 hours of nighttime flying in the middle of the day.
Having the opportunity to talk to students across the planet via ham radio while aboard the has been a huge highlight of my time in space. Their enthusiasm, riding those long electromagnetic waves, was completely contagious.
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Keeping an eye on Earth! 
Students from the Caribbean and Central America had the opportunity to learn about natural disaster research and monitoring, as seen from the unique perspective of the @Space_Station.
Students from the Caribbean and Central America had the opportunity to learn about natural disaster research and monitoring, as seen from the unique perspective of the @Space_Station.
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While taking some cooling fluid samples last week, I wrestled with a panel and knocked this guy loose. Luckily, came around the corner to catch Albert and me enjoying his “happiest thought” together! #generalrelativity #physics
As our stay aboard this amazing, orbiting laboratory comes to an end, here's a look back at a bunch of the science we've conducted during this mission.
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Open-shoulder surgery on a spacesuit with — thanks and the entire Mission Control team for the assist. Patient is doing well after a complete checkup, with a trip out the door likely in the next few days. Telemedicine works!
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Ready for Game 3? Expedition 68 says, “PLAY BALL!”
2 years ago: my 4th Navy promotion. Different uniform, unique ceremony. So grateful for , spacewalk instructor , and the incredible Neutral Buoyancy Lab divers (many who are vets) who made it happen. Another example of NASA’s excellence through teamwork.
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Holy smokes, astronaut school is in full swing. This week's super cool schedule includes spacewalk training, a "paper sim" to support a real spacewalk, systems classes, prep for #starliner testing, and some T-38 flying. Glad I got some sleep. And a new backpack.
. flew a great approach to capture NG-18, the SS Sally Ride, bringing Exp 68 required EVA hardware just in time for the 11/15 spacewalk, all kinds of exciting science, essential provisions, and even some fresh fruit and cheese which we haven't enjoyed in over a month!
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I had the privilege of flying the CSA Robotic Arm today and capturing a resupply cargo spacecraft (NG-18), the SS Sally Ride.
I agree, Paul Rudd -- the world of quantum physics is absolutely fascinating. During the night, I loved floating by the Cold Atom Lab, seeing it all lit up, humming along. I would always smile and think, “Just the Universe, doing her thing. Through quantum mechanics. Per usual.”
