Dr. Mae Jemison
@maejemison
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1st woman of color in space, Astronaut, Physician, Engineer, Educator, Futurist, Leader 100 YearStarship, Area Peace Corps Medical Officer. Don't doubt, dare!
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@NichelleIsUhura
is forever for me the embodiment of grace, daring, intelligence, fun, inspiration, beauty, talent & the future.
Today I am heart-sad at her passing.
I consider our dearest friendship a great treasure & privilege in my life.
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Extremely pleased by the news that
#NASA
HQ in Washington DC will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American woman engineer at NASA! .
#MaryJackson
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Space exploration imagination and reality come full circle.
@levarburton
directed this episode of
#startrek
Next Gen 'Second Chances' in which I appeared.
@NichelleIsUhura
came to the set.
#Lookup
#Apollo
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Woke this VERY STRANGE morning with an unexpected refrain repeating in my mind - “Until such time as the world ends, I will act as though it intends to spin on.” (Nick Fury, Avengers). I’m personally committed to build a better world for all.
#Election2020
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#CountdownToMars
begins tomorrow, bright and early! Join me. I'll be live Tweeting the launch...with a big mug of coffee. Tap the button below for a reminder when
@NASA
goes live.
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I’ve been in space. I’d go to Mars. I work on capabilities for human interstellar travel. But space is not a plan B for Earth
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I Was the First Woman of Color in Space. Here’s What Katherine Johnson Means to Me.
#HiddenFigures
#katherinejohnson
#maejemison
#NASA
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Excited to be part of such a great group of women
@LegoNASAWomen
@LEGOIdeas
@20tauri
And even more jazzed about women in STEM!
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Thank you Dr. Biden
@FLOTUS
for recognizing of
#WomeninScience
Day. Over the years I’ve learned not to limit others to the limits of my imagination. So many worldwide benefits await when the talents & potential of women are unleashed.
On
#WomenInScience
Day, I’m thinking of Dr. Mae Jemison – the first Black woman in space. She pushes us to believe we are capable of more than we know: “I had to learn very early not to limit myself due to others' limited imaginations.”
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This is not
#democracy
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#sedition
.
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Today demands we take pride not only in reaching the sky, but also sustained heights of decency, truth, compassion and justice for all, now!
#WeStandWithYou
#icantbreathe
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#NASAPerseverance
landed on surface of Mars. Getting telemetry and images. It’s not magic, it perseverance, calculation, ingenuity and daring. Congratulations.
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#Juneteenth
recognizes & celebrates Black people’s freedom and the end of slavery in the US! 19 Jun 1865 Union Army General issued orders to free enslaved people in the retaken confederate territory of Texas 2 years after Lincoln signed the
#EmancipationProclamation
1 Jan 1863.
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Fifty years ago, at this exact time, on the Southside of Chicago, I was that girl glued to the B&W television set watching humans on the moon. Something that had been the very definition of impossible, now was a stepping stone to just how much more was possible.
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25 years ago, September 12th, my spaceflight began. The most vital aspect is what I've done in the years since.
#25strong
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Shocked and saddened at Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. She is a giant and will be missed tremendously.
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Hundreds of generations ago when our ancestors looked up & noted the star-studded sky- space exploration started. Reflecting on this anniversary of my spaceflight I'm ever more committed to ensure space is recognized as & remains the birthright of us all.
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Sojourner the first rover on Mars was named after Sojourner Truth an abolitionist, women’s rights activists who was born into slavery in 1797, escaped and became pivotal in history.
#CountdownToMars
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Congratulations to Astronaut
@Astro_Jeanette
PhD assigned to first operational Boeing crew mission to the International Space Station. And it’s
#KatherineJohnson
's Birthday. So cool!!!
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#PlanetEarth
. My takeaway from being in space – the Earth does not need us, humans, but we need the Earth. Let’s treat it, our home, in way that it continues to support our life form.
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I’m deeply saddened by the passing of
@chadwickboseman
. Through his superb artistry and grace he brought to our lives the passion, courage, intellect and dimensions of remarkable men of reality and fiction. My thoughts are with him and his family.
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A joy to see
@NASA
mathematician Kathrine Johnson
@Oscars2017
escorted by
@NASA
astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle
#hiddennolonger
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VOTE!!! Some folks say they don't care how you vote, just as long as you exercise this civic responsibility. To me there's more to it-how you vote should build a country that ensures health, education, real opportunity & future for ALL.
#VoteResponsibly
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On the anniversary of my spaceflight - advocating for radical, transdisciplinary leaps in design, research and policy.
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Congratulations
#MadamVicePresidentElect
. The nation will be fortunate to have you as our VP.
@KamalaHarris
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@JimBridenstine
@NASA
I applause your leadership and insight. Engineering, building dreams into reality, innovation and daring the what may be believed impossible are defined by Mary W. Jackson and at the heart of NASA!
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My plan for
#2021NewYear
? Start with grace. Hit mid-year in full stride - creative, committed, aware, healthy, positive, active. Close knowing I did at least 10 more things to make the Earth & someone else’s life demonstrably better, than worse.
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There are so many incredible people who ensure that astronauts make it to space and back safely. Thank you Sharon McDougle for your hard work!
#spacesuit
#nasa
#tech
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I am honored to receive the Cato T. Laurencin M.D. Ph.D. Lifetime Research Award!
@CobbInstitute
are leaders in the field of addressing health disparities
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Today is the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Every US citizen must be afforded the full benefits, access to opportunity, justice and civil rights that we are all entitled because we are citizens. There is no excuse.
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There are so many people who make a launch & space possible, I want to shoutout to all the technicians who build-those who keep the facilities running & the admin support staff-Couldn’t do this without them no matter how many engineers, docs and astrophysicists.
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NASA internships are a wonderful jewel for all students!
Lauren Lambert, an intern at
@NASA_Marshall
, was inspired to apply to a
@NASA
internship after meeting and writing about former astronaut
@maejemison
. 🚀
📰 Read Lauren’s article here:
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Congratulations Mark.
@CaptMarkKelly
. We need you. Mae
I am deeply honored that Arizonans have trusted me to be their next United States Senator and to serve in this seat once held by Senator John McCain.
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This'll will be fun! I'll be your Twitter co-host for the
@NASAPersevere
launch, live-
Tweeting as we watch planetary history.
#CountdownToMars
#100YSS
#LookUp
No better time to explore another planet.
Join astronauts
@maejemison
and
@AstroJaws
for the launch of the
@NASAPersevere
Mars rover at 7AM ET on Thursday, July 30th.
#CountdownToMars
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I am humbled to be this year’s recipient of the Dr. Wernher Von Braun Space Flight Trophy at tonight’s 31st Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner. Thank you to the National Space Club - Huntsville for celebrating this special day with me!
#NASA
#Space
#maejemison
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It was my pleasure to write the acknowledgement for
@Astro_Christina
and
@Astro_Jessica
for the
#TIME100
@TIME
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Congratulations LeVar. You’re the best!
@levarburton
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On this date in 1992 I boarded the Shuttle Endeavour to travel into space. Space exploration is vital to our future.
#DaringMakesADifference
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Congratulations to the people of the United States of America. Looking forward to President Elect Joseph Biden and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris
#BuildBackBetter
#ElectionResults2020
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#Inclusion
at the
#Inauguration2021
Who could top Gaga? The first black female fire captain in the US, who both speaks and signs the Pledge of Allegiance
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My plan was to start this New Year with grace. Today to act gracefully is to DO THE RIGHT THING - certify the election results and hold those inciting, perpetrating and complicit with the
#UnAmerican
#seditious
attempted insurrection accountable!
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Still have my front row seat for the
#Crew1
launch Sunday night. Have great mission and journey. Shout out to
@AstroVicGlover
and the entire crew.
@LookUpOneSky
@NASA
🚀 We’re sending four astronauts to the
@Space_Station
on a U.S. rocket from U.S. soil at 7:27pm ET on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Here’s how you can watch our
#LaunchAmerica
coverage:
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Happy Birthday to Valentina Tereshkova! The first woman in space in 1963.
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No better day than today to showcase the cover art for the 2nd edition of Find Where The Wind Goes - moments from my life written from the perspective of a teenager
MORE SOON!
Art by my friends at
@thestudionyc
@ocasioart
#FindWhereTheWindGoes
#FWTWG
#MaeJemison
@SignalHillRd
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Congratulations
@SenKamalaHarris
on your VP selection!!! You’ve got this!
#FirstWomanOfColorVP
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It took me a while to get to Instagram , but the view from there is just as beautiful. Catch me on
@therealmaejemison
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I am honored to be elected a
#AAAS
(American Association for the Advancement of Science) Fellow in the 2021 Class announced 2022.02.26. Such recognition reminds me continue to contribute, not rest.
@NBPTS
@NASA
@100YSS
@Astro_Flow
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Astronaut John Glenn demanded Katherine Johnson check the computer calculations before he took the 1st US space flight orbiting Earth.
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#HappyBirthdayKatherineJohnson
, The Boss, mathematician essential to humans getting to the moon. She calculated Apollo 11 mission trajectories by hand, i.e. without computer. 100 years wonderful she inspires me. Learn more
#MAKERSwomen
#aka1908
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Thank you everyone for sending so many fantastic birthday wishes over the past few days and a special shout out to the students and staff of Colorado School of Mines for the birthday serenade!
#birthdaywishes
#birthdayvibes
#Colorado
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Saddened by
#AlexTrebek
passing. He helped fill our days with the pleasure of learning a bit more and warmth. We miss you. My best thoughts and condolences are with his family.
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My new book, Find Where the Wind Goes- Moments from My Life -2nd Edition is now available for pre-order! It’s about growing up to be who you intend to be – with humor, sincerity, creativity & caring. Check it out - I’m excited.
#WomenInScienceDay
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@Twitter
Dr J's Best Space Crew - Derring Do. Here's who I trust to have my back throughout the universe
#CountdownToMars
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The gracious & strong beginning to the year we need from
@TheAmandaGorman
“If we merge mercy with might and might with right, then love will be our legacy and change our children’s birthright.”
#Inauguration2021
Poet
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Peggy Whitson, PhD just broke the record for total number of days spent in space by US astronaut: 534.
#congratsPeggy
@AstroPeggy
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Honored to receive the first Buzz Aldrin Foundation Pioneering Award
@TheRealBuzz
@Buzzs_xtina
#Apollo11Gala
Proud to present
@maejemison
with the 1st Annual Buzz Aldrin Space Pioneer award.
#Apollo11Gala
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Happy National Astronaut Day! Space exploration doesn't happen with just Astronauts It's all of us Thanks Space fans
#WeBelieveInAstronauts
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Say hello to new astronaut candidate Dr. Jessica Watkins,
@CalTech
post doc geologist and planetary scientist.
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Thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes! A beautiful autumn day full of promises.
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Great day with
@girlscouts
Don't doubt, DARE. Who you are inside is what makes the difference. Thrilled to be a lifetime member.
#GIRL2017
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Love saying Madame Vice President! It’s official.
#Inauguration2021
#KamalaHarrisMakingHistory
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I offer a celebratory salute to Glenn's life, the epitome of courage exploration & commitment to public service. An honor to be in his field
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As we celebrate Women's Equality Day remember you have a place in this world. It's your life. Go on and do all you can with it and make it the life you want to live.
#DaringMakesADifference
#WomensEqualityDay2019
#WomensEqualityDay
#MondayMood
#LiveDeeply
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Women in the U.S. won the right to vote 100 years ago today. Let’s use our vote this year to start to building the best next 100.
#Vote
#CompleteCensus
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Spectacular
#FalconHeavy
launch! Though not a Pink Cadillac, we're cruising on a space freeway in a Red Tesla. That'll do!
@SpaceX
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Discussion about life on Mars requires us to think differently and more deeply about what life is. And just like we learn more about our Earth when we visit other planets, we will learn more about life here in Earth.
#LookUp
#CountdownToMars
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Clarity: Celebrating Apollo 11 is not just about the past 50 years and the "good old days". It's about what we learned from them and how we use that knowledge, determination and courage to make the next 10, 20, 50 years the "better new days."
#LookUp
#Apollo50th
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Thank you for your birthday wishes. What am I doing to celebrate the anniversary of my birth on Earth?
#LookUp
and find out. Get the Skyfie App, take a photo, share what you think & feel, and upload it to a global Sky Tapestry. See you there!
#LookUpTogether
#WhatsAboveUsUnitesUs
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It’s one of the most exciting things we humans do. My hope is that it can help bring us together as Earthlings and members of the universe.
#CountdownToMars
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Great launch
@NASA
@NASAPersevere
. Major step. Looking forward to Perseverance and Ingenuity journey.
#LookUp
#CountdownToMars
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@NASAPersevere
we may not see you in the sky, but we do have our eyes on you. And we will be with you thru your 7 month journey over millions of miles.
#CountdownToMars
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When we engineer, we turn ideas into reality. Tools & capabilities -e.g., cell phones, medicines, satellites, cosmetics, housing or bombs- are built based on the experiences, ambitions, dreams, fears of those doing the engineering. Broaden the perspectives.
#INWED2020
#INWED
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Congratulations to US!
#JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson
.
#SupremeCourt
. Magical moment, but not due to magic, rather KBJ’s talent, expertise, integrity, patience, poise, intelligence, unwavering fortitude. And President Biden’s commitment.
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Welcome back to Earth
@AstroBehnken
@Astro_Doug
from the
@space_station
!
#CrewDragon
#LaunchAmerica
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I caught hilarious & insightful Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History
@KevinHart4real
@netflix
In one skit, to my delight,
@TiffanyHaddish
played me! Though my path to becoming a NASA astronaut was a bit different, they got it right about perseverance and focus. Heeeyyy…she ready.
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Help me welcome Dr Jessica Watkins and her fellow crew members - Hines, Lindgren & Cristoferetti- back to Earth today after 170 days on the International Space Station. Your work strengthens our future. Jessica, so proud of you
@astro_watkins
@NASAhistory
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Dance and engineering are all about creativity and both require discipline, commitment, practice, moments of brilliance and a willingness to share your ideas.
#danceislife
#INWED2020
#INWED
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The words to live by from
@TheAmandaGorman
poem
#TheHillWeClimb
delivered at
#InaugurationDay2021
“There is always light if only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it!”
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Reveling in the shine of Katherine Johnson’s legacy of genius & critical work for Apollo pushes us to recognize, develop & free the deep well of talent and contributions still buried & stymied by persistent bias:gender, racial and their intersection.
#KatherineJohnson
#maejemison
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Full representation is not a nicety. It’s a necessity.” Today I am giving my testimony to the U.S House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology on expanding STEM education to improve science literacy and diversity of STEM workforce.
@HouseScience
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Margaret Hamilton. That's why I always say human spaceflight. Women have been integral every "step" of the way!
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Happy International Women's Day! Celebrating women around the world. Check out today's Google Doodle!
#WomensDay
#InternationalWomensDay
#strongwomen
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2020 vision:
#PlanetEarth
has the capacity to heal from human impact when we change our behavior. We have seen this over past months. When we get thru this pandemic, let’s build on the lessons and do the right things on purpose and together.
#EarthDay2020
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As soon as I left
@NASA
astronaut corps, in 1994 I started The Earth We Share non-profit intern’l science camp for 12-16 y/o & teachers. From space, refugee camps or Wash. DC, it’s a fact—we share one
#PlanetEarth
and must find & act on solutions to global problems.
#EarthDay50
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I notice the rumble and deep throb feel in my chest when the rocket launches.
#CountdownToMars
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