Rick Mastracchio
@AstroRM
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Former NASA Astro STS-106,118,131,EXP38/39. Space is the place where the impossible becomes easy and the easy becomes difficult.
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Joined March 2012
25 years ago today, STS-106 launched to prepare the @Space_Station for long-duration occupation. The crew moved about 3 tons of hardware and supplies to the station, including this treadmill! 📘 The history of exercise countermeasures in space: https://t.co/hqJDUxBrLL
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Hey @Space_Lectures I will be in London in October for a week. Any suggestions or ideas on what to do or see? My only time there was to talk to your group. Thanks!
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Folks, My wife and I just previewed a great new film from the folks at @bleeckerstfilms. ‘Jules’ staring Ben Kingsley was thoroughly enjoyable. Check out #JulesMovie Coming out on Aug 11th. https://t.co/R3TbgybgYd
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We had great fun interviewing Astronaut Rick Mastracchio on The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! We covered a lot of sci-fi and real-world stuff, too. Thanks so much, @AstroRM for taking the time to chat with us! Listen --> https://t.co/jeo253w1xH
#podcast #scifi
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Folks, I had a blast talking to Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve on Big Sci-Fi podcast. I may have spilled a few secrets. Check it out. https://t.co/QahdySrssi
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Hey @homedepot, I regularly shop at your stores but your website needs some 'home' improvements. I often find myself unable to purchase items you are selling, and switching over to Amazon. Lost opportunities there.
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Before I left NASA the first ascent/entry suit for Orion was being fitted for me. Luckily the engineer building it (Dustin) is the same size so now its his. Yes, that orange suit fits me.
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Why do #space missions bringing mascots, like #babyyoda, with them. For luck? For fun? Or is there a real reason? Find out in our latest #AskAScientist video with @AstroRM Rick Mastracchio and screenwriter @stapleswill.
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ASK AN ASTRONAUT...about the types of experiments conducted on the ISS. https://t.co/koz2ZANDRK via @YouTube
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Hey @Toyota I've done many difficult things. I've launched on 3 Shuttles and a Russian Soyuz, I've done 9 spacewalks and lived in space for 6 months. My 2006 Tundra was with me the whole way. But I cant find a 2022 Platinum Tundra Hybrid! Is there any way to get some help?
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What it is like to be launched into space and return to Earth? #WithoutRemorse screenwriter @StaplesWill asks #NASA astronaut @astroRM Rick Mastracchio in our latest #AskAScientist episode. https://t.co/SuKIARAr8d
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My two favorite countries
Today, #Italy celebrates 161 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. The strong bond between our countries serves each year to advance our shared values—democracy, prosperity, freedom, and equality for all people. 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇸
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What do you do when an astronaut takes the last tortilla out in space? Find out in our latest #AskAScientist episode with astronaut @AstroRM and screenwriter @StaplesWill. https://t.co/8AA6GJcKSU
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Is the investment in #NASA worth it? Hear more in our next #AskAScientist with astronaut @AstroRM and screenwriter @StaplesWill. https://t.co/YbqC0kmmDA
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This week: #AskAScientist goes to space! Screenwriter @StaplesWill talks with astronaut @AstroRM about what the body goes through as it adapts to being in space...and then back on earth. Watch now!
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Folks. Check out my conversation with Will Staples Screen writer for The Right Stuff TV series and much more.
#AskAScientist goes to space! Screenwriter @StaplesWill talks with astronaut @AstroRM about why the #ISS is being retired and what will take its place.
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#AskAScientist goes to space! Screenwriter @StaplesWill talks with astronaut @AstroRM about why the #ISS is being retired and what will take its place.
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I talked to former astronauts @AstroRM and @Astro_Taz about what it's like continuing to work on the International Space Station during times of geopolitical crisis:
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