Michael Flachbart 🚀

Great #Churchill quote that applies just as much today as in his time. Not just complex geopolitical struggles like #RussiaUkraine #Afganistan #ClimateAction but also regional, local and personal decisions.

Not stuck or stranded .... and certainly NOT a him. It was her, @Astro_Suni, 8th EVA (spacewalk) which is 56+ hrs of EVA time - @SpaceKate

@SpaceKate Same here

Is my Wi-Fi glitching or is anyone else getting hold music as stoppy-starty choppy as the T-minus?

@charlesboyer Looking good

The view from Cherie Down in Cape Canaveral. We’re getting closer to a potential launch. 🚀 crossing fingers! #NewGlenn

@DavidJDPhotos How are things looking? Clear skies a sailors delight.

‘Twas the night of launch (maybe) once more, All was dark at Cherie Down, not a peep to be heard, few cars around New Glenn nestled at her pad, no clear skies to be had, the night rolls on, to see her fly, many people are in town, New Glenn please don’t let us down

@charlesboyer Given the cold temperatures in North Alabama, I would love to be out on the beach at anytime of night to see a launch from the Space Coast.

My hope is that we're all not out on a beach on one of the coolest nights so far this winter waiting for a break in the clouds until 4AM. Obviously, what spectators would like matters zero, nor should it, but still, one can hope for a 1am launch and a successful flight.

@WAAYTV Is HSV Airport down to one de-ice truck with one broken? If so, wonder when it stopped working.

@DavidJDPhotos @Astronaut_87 You two need to join the party on Blue Sky ... hope to see you there.

One last bit of fun with friends before I skedaddle after Starlink! Time for Sonic 3!

There are a lot of discussions by members of the new admin & transition team that @NASA_SLS may never fly again. A lot of uncertainty accross all US gov't agencies right now. Some individuals in AL, FL, LA, & TX may come to regret whom they supported. @SciGuySpace @elonmusk

🌍 Primary School Teachers’ “Teach with Earth from Space” workshop was a blast! 🎉 👩‍🏫 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming primary school #teachers from several ESA Member States to our site in Belgium to explore #EarthObservation! 🛰️✨ 🗺️ During this 2-day workshop, teachers were introduced to the Copernicus browser, accessing real #satellite images. They discovered how scientists study our planet from space and how to bring this knowledge to their classrooms. 📚 🌊 They also enjoyed hands-on experiments on Earth's seasons, the greenhouse effect, ocean currents, and the differences between weather and climate! 👩‍💻 Plus, they learned how to use Micro:bit devices to sense the environment and are now ready to investigate their local surroundings with their students. 🔎 This workshop is part of 🌟 ESA’s Teach with Space initiative 🌟 which offers a wealth of classroom activities and resources. Whether you are a primary or secondary school teacher, get ready to bring space topics into your STEM lessons! 👩‍🚀🛰️💫 🌍 Spark curiosity in your students about climate change and Earth observation! 📡 Check out future opportunities here 👉  esa.int/Education/Teac… 🚀 Don't miss this chance to inspire your students in STEM!  🌍✨ #TeachWithSpace #TeacherTraining #ESA

🚀 Exciting news: The PoliSpace Team has successfully tested a model of their 6S CubeSat at the CubeSat Support Facility located at ESEC Redu, Belgium! 🛰️🎉 From 14 to 18 October, four students from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, conducted a vibration campaign of the Structural Thermal Model of their 6S CubeSat during the October 2024 test window of the ESA Academy's Fly Your Satellite! Test Opportunities. 🧑‍💻✨ 🌠 The team previously participated in the Fly Your Satellite! Design Booster, another ESA Academy programme that allows student teams to consolidate their preliminary design with ESA specialists. After designing 6S, the PoliSpace Team has taken the project into testing thanks to Test Opportunities – demonstrating how the various ESA Academy programmes may support student teams in the typical development cycle of a space mission. 🌍🚀🛰️ 🛠️ The primary aim of their test campaign was to carry out a series of vibration tests on the Structural-Thermal Model, which closely replicates the mechanical behaviour of the final version of the 6S CubeSat, in order to corelate the theoretical model with the reality. 📈🛰️ 🚀 This campaign marked a crucial milestone toward finalising the design, providing a unique experience that strengthened the students' technical skills and deepened their passion for space engineering. 🌟 🔎 Read the full story of the PoliSpace Team: esa.int/Education/Cube… #ESA #TestOpportunities

Two launches & a landing marked Veterans Day 2024 at the Cape

Very nice news to open and see. Congratulations @gtwhitesides and @LorettaWhtsides - a humble leader for his district. A star rises even further; through an effective grass roots effort.

I'll be there tomorrow .... will you? #STEM #SpaceEducation 🚀 @markwagner

Shoutout to all those whose kindness isn't a strategy but a way of life.

Connect with global space leaders at #SpaceCommExpo2025! 🚀 Join us 11-12 March 2025 at ExCeL London for the UK’s largest space industry event. Meet 200+ exhibitors showcasing innovative solutions and connect with industry experts. Your free tickets here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0dBJR90

Last one in this series .... #7 The only person you have to face in the morning is yourself. Stay #EverCurious ... Space

@GregScott_photo What a location to live in, especially with the frequency of launches over the past few years. And it's only going to increase. @ulalaunch @SpaceX @blueorigin

Just another hazy day on the beach with the #SpaceX Starlink 6-77 launching in the background. At 3:19pm Booster 1085.3 launched & successfully landed back on droneship JRTI from Cape Canaveral deploying another 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. Yawn...turn me over now.... #NASA

#6 Never be afraid to try something new because life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know. Stay #EverCurious .... Space

After taking a 30-day break from this platform, let's resume where I left off ... #5 - There will always be a reason why you meet certain people. Either you need them to change your life, or you're the one that will change theirs. Hold fast #EverCurious .... Space