Michael L-A

The most tense moment I experienced during a spacewalk was also the most comical (and least important). My Russian crewmate and I were tasked with hitting a golf ball during the spacewalk for a commercial. I almost lost my grip of the ball (which was actually a ping pong ball) while attaching it to the “tee” (a conical spring). While I held my partner's feet to anchor him, he took a swing and shanked it; we didn't end up with much of anything. youtube.com/watch?v=0dIPf5…

A PRIVILEGE With every passing day I become more aware of the privilege it has been to simply be a part of this effort. - @CommanderMLA @rynosu @wizikowski -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off"

Berthing Module 1 of the Axiom Station to the International Space Station allows us to use the large opening hatch to transfer equipment that is no longer needed on the Space Station, saving us the time and cost of building and launching sophisticated research hardware into space. Equipment like glove boxes, freezers, incubators, and furnaces can be transferred to the racks on Module 1, allowing us to accelerate the use of the Axiom Station.

I'm often asked for advice and my answer is always the same. It makes no difference if you want to be an astronaut, a teacher or a barista. Follow your dreams. Even lofty goals are within reach with passion and perseverance. Even if the ultimate goal isn’t attained, by doing what you’re passionate about, you have the best chance of being both successful and happy.

TAKING COMMAND💫 🛰️What if we built the next low Earth orbit destination? 🚀What if we flew precursor missions to the ISS? -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off" @CommanderMLA @Axiom_Space

It was a pleasure to spend National Moon Day in NYC with the Omega team, celebrating their long history with NASA and their iconic role in space exploration.

Holding the record for most total spacewalks gets a little blurry. -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off"

Fifty-seven years ago today, humanity stepped onto the lunar surface for the first time, ushering in a new era of exploration.

I could have used that peanut butter 😐

A NASA astronaut must currently be qualified in robotics and spacewalks, in addition to the operations, maintenance, and experiments they will be working on. It's time to step away from that model and allow more specialization, similar to the Shuttle days when we had payload specialists who were trained to carry out specific experiments in their field. As we shift the model for human spaceflight, I believe we also need to step back and shift the requirements.

A PAIR OF SPACEWALKS So I was EV-4, the second guy on the second team... and it was phenominal. -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off"

NASA Spacewalks are mind blowing achievements of choreography. The Russians on the other hand... -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off"

Closing the hatch (and hiding the keys) ahead of the first ISS Expedition rotation. -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off"

Frank is back. YOU CAN GO TO SPACE WITH HIM. Our mission and competition have reopened today.

If you weren't the one launching to space, this was the gig you wanted... -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off"

Shuttle Atlantis launched today in 2011 in what would be the final mission of the space shuttle program. She now sits proudly in the @ExploreSpaceKSC in Florida.

Building a spacesuit is one of the most demanding engineering challenges in human spaceflight. A spacesuit isn’t just clothing; it’s a fully functional, self-contained spacecraft. It must perform every function of a space station—providing oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, regulating temperature and pressure, protecting against radiation and micrometeoroids, and managing water and waste—all while remaining compact enough to fit into a backpack!

If the last one went to 'Ten', this next one's going to 'Eleven'. MLA has made a career of finding that next gear. -- For the full story check out "Vytal Sines Episode 3: Walk Off"

When a dragon capsule splashes down in the ocean, a crane lifts it onto the recovery ship into a special on-dock cradle appropriately named 'Dragon's Nest.'

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 'WALK OFF' with Hall of Fame former NASA and current Axiom Space astronaut Michael López-Alegría! In this episode we cover 6 missions, 10 EVA's and commanding a new era of private astronaut missions to the International Space Station!