M Hess
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M Hess
@michaelghess1
Space Worker, Outdoor Enthusiast, husband, dad
Katılım Nisan 2015
120 Takip Edilen190 Takipçiler
@_nativeamerica Very well done! How did she craft it? Wire frame first? Are the feathers made from newspaper or magazine pages?
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My daughter poured her heart into this school project . A bit of support would mean everything to her.
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The Universal Stage Adapter is the equivalent for the EUS. Dynetics won the contract and the PDR was complete in 2020. First test article was delivered in 2024.
Now the end of the EUS means the USA will not be needed for SLS
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We know that ULA has a working Centaur V stage, but integrating it to SLS will need a changed Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter, a new design will be shorter.
The LVSA contract was awarded in Feb 2014, test article was delivered in 2016 and final flight article in 2020.
Here's hoping that american industry can deliver a slightly shorter frustum in months rather than years.
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@Kuprel @happies_phone Beat me to it - was going to say Doggerland West…
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@SciGuySpace No gap might be trickier than anticipated. Having a regenerative life support system that is reliable is required for stays greater than about a month…depending on consumable resupply schedule. If you can’t have a robust long-duration life support system, it may be short trips
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A key Senate staffer is asking NASA politely to please hurry the hell up with commercial space stations.
arstechnica.com/space/2026/01/…
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@NASAAdmin Have you thought about also including Navy nuclear? They build and safely operate many small reactors. Lots of great expertise in design/build/run
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We will be ahead of schedule
NASA@NASA
We have news! We're partnering with @ENERGY to get a lunar nuclear reactor ready by 2030. Continuous, reliable power means we stay, build infrastructure, and push to Mars. We are following through on the President's directive in the national space policy through American leadership in exploration, security, and a thriving space economy. History proves when we team up on big challenges, we win. @NASAAdmin & @SecretaryWright are doing just that. 🇺🇸
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@NASAAdmin Glad you are looking at the competition model. Best wishes!
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When you look across NASA, every center has unique strengths. Competition between centers isn’t the right approach. Some excel in aeronautics, others in planetary science, mission control, or launches.
As we prepare for the future, including building a sustained presence on the Moon, we’ll look across the agency to ensure each center’s expertise is applied where it fits best.
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Kimiya Yui, reflected in the visor of a crewmate’s helmet. @Astro_Kimiya, along with @Astro_ChrisW, will run the suit-up operations for tomorrow’s spacewalk – in my opinion, the greatest responsibility on one of the most challenging and rewarding days for astronauts. Kimiya is a technical master, but I love him even more for his selfless nature, bottomless patience, and perfect blend of humor and humility. When I’m having a rough day, Kimiya somehow shows up at exactly the right moment with a piece of chocolate, saying “thank you for your hard work” – and everything becomes magically better. This week marked Yui-san’s 300th cumulative day in space, and I feel so lucky to have shared some of that time with him.
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This week, we were honored to host our esteemed Michigan Aerospace Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) members for department updates and insightful conversations. Thank you to those who joined us. We look forward to the next time we can welcome them back to the department!
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We’re thrilled to welcome astronaut Michael López-Alegria to Igniting Innovation: The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, happening next week in Huntsville!
📅 Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
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We’re officially underway! 🚀
The 2025 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium starts today in Huntsville, and we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors. Thank you all! #IgniteInnovation
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The CME seen in STEREO-A HI images is traced back to a diffuse partial halo CME observed by LASCO. I think its origin is a slow eruption between the two coronal holes. Hope this animation helps. I agree with the potential impact around 28-29 September. Need numerical models.
Vincent Ledvina@Vincent_Ledvina
We may see a glancing blow from a CME around Sep 28-29. This eruption is not yet modeled by NASA or NOAA. The source is from around CH82 and may be considered a "stealth CME." The movie here is from STEREO-A which is looking at the Sun from the side. Earth is on the right. A CME is seen heading towards Earth emerging in the imagery around Sep 25. The CME may impact Earth at the same time as coronal hole effects ramp up starting around Sep 28. I don't anticipate very large impacts if the CME arrives at Earth since it seems to be traveling slow. Maybe Kp 4-5 if it arrives and combines with the incoming CHHSS. This is just my guess, though. I'll post more info about this event as I study it. It is possible agencies will release models of this CME today or tomorrow.
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We’re excited to welcome Kris Young as Vast’s new Chief Operating Officer. After 14+ years at SpaceX leading engineering, integration & mission ops—including all 19 human spaceflights—Kris brings unmatched expertise in human spaceflight to help launch & operate Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station. Welcome aboard, Kris!
vastspace.com/updates/kris-y…
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@AdaPereway Kathy said what a nice person Javier was and how much fun they had filming this scene
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When an unstoppable force meets an immoveable object 🤣🤣🤣
She stood on business
Movie "No Country For Old Men"
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Drop a 💙 if you SUPPORT Stephen Colbert.
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@TurkeyBeaver @SpaceX Congrats Kiko! Go Blue & keep moving forward!
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Today marks 15 years @SpaceX. I spent last week at HQ in Starbase and couldn’t help but get sentimental. Much has changed since my first day in the office, but a few key things are identical. The mission, the energy, the buzz in the building, and the awe of walking around a rocket factory saying to yourself “do I really get to work here?!?”
Thank you @elonmusk and @Gwynne_Shotwell for vibe setting, never changing the mission, and providing this kid from Michigan a chance to work with the greatest team on Earth. What a privilege!
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Dive into the history of Mariner 4 with "JPL and the Space Age: The Changing Face of Mars."
This 90-min documentary describes the challenges of JPL’s first attempts to send spacecraft to the Red Planet using archival footage and interviews. youtu.be/eaSaVanPysA?si…
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.@NASA astronaut Anil Menon will embark on his first mission to the @Space_Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member.
Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft in June 2026, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. After launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the trio will spend approximately eight months aboard the orbiting laboratory.
During his expedition, Menon will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to help prepare humans for future space missions and benefit humanity.
Learn more: nasa.gov/news-release/n…
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@Commercial_Crew @NASA @Space_Station @NASASpaceOps @NASAKennedy Thanks Commecial Crew Account! Keep ‘em flying!
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Our journey on X comes to a close, but the mission continues!
This account is officially archived. To continue receiving updates about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, head to @NASA, @Space_Station, @NASASpaceOps, or @NASAKennedy.
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Honored to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Eric Krentz and Tommy Ellmauer in Port Washington - two outstanding young men whose projects are already making a real impact in our community.
- Eric designed and built five eyeglass collection bins now located throughout Saukville (at the eye doctor, village hall, grocery store, and local printer) to support the Saukville Lions Club’s mission of providing eye care and glasses to those in need.
- Tommy constructed a simulated wall with a window for the Port Washington Fire Department, helping firefighters prepare for real-life rescue scenarios.
Their leadership, initiative, and dedication embody the very best of what it means to be an Eagle Scout. Congratulations, Eric and Tommy!
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