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Michelle

@spacechelle

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Rocket Scientist. Space geek. Spent years in Mission Control & as astronaut instructor. Founder Higher Orbits. #SpaceInspires VP uniphi space agency. Cubs fan

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Michelle
3 months
This capsule has inspired me for decades! I šŸ©µšŸ’™ @msichicago!! #SpaceInspires
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
3 months
šŸš€ In 1968, Apollo 8 became the first mission to leave Earth’s orbit, circle the moon, and bring its crew safely home. The moment we saw our planet like never before. šŸŒŽ šŸŒ• Artifact on loan from National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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Michelle
3 months
Pop on in for #WorldSpaceWeek to purchase some delicious popcorn to support @HigherOrbits events! 50% of sales go to support students in #STEM. Act fast! Limited time only https://t.co/IaF6ouOoqQ #SpaceInspires
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Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser. #doublegood #dgpopup
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Michelle
3 months
Had an out of this world incredible week last week at #IAC2025. Was thrilled to have so many cosmic conversations with colleagues and to share about @HigherOrbits. Looking forward to continuing all the discussions and work! #SpaceInspires
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SpaceX
5 months
Due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Sunday, August 10 for Falcon 9’s launch of the @ProjectKuiper KF-02 mission from Florida
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@Axiom_Space
Axiom Space
6 months
Looking good, #Ax4!
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Michael L-A
6 months
Feeling pride for @Axiom_Space - and more than a little FOMO - seeing off the #Ax4 crew just before they head to the suit-up facility. Go Ax-4!
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@ulalaunch
ULA
7 months
We are passing Launch Minus-2 hours in the countdown. Tanking operations are proceeding nominally after beginning at the earliest opportunity in our timeline today. All activities remain on schedule for a liftoff at 1:25:30 p.m. EDT (1725:30 UTC). Live updates:
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Michelle
7 months
Out of this world excited about this cosmic collaboration. This is just the first of a multi-part series of blogs from me about Mission Possible. Next one drops soon so check out the 1st while you wait! #SpaceInspires
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Higher Orbits
7 months
We are thrilled to announce we are part of Mission Possible with The Exploration Company! Find out more in our latest blog... https://t.co/9vKmkN6vlu #SpaceInspires #STEM #MissionPossible #NyxCapsule
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Michelle
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@Amazonleo
Amazon Leo
7 months
Our next 27 low Earth orbit satellites are on top of another Atlas V rocket, and @ULAlaunch is now targeting Monday, June 16 for the launch of our KA-02 mission. Follow along for updates on this upcoming launch and future Kuiper missions:
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@AstroPeggy
Peggy Whitson
7 months
A pre-quarantine unveiling of the plaque for the astronaut hall of fame. It looks like me!
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Northrop Grumman
7 months
We’ve invested into @Firefly_Space, as we continue to expand access to space with our medium launch vehicle named Eclipseā„¢. #PartnersinSpace Learn more: https://t.co/0uzZx5iQ6d
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@portilloshotdog
Portillo's
7 months
Before the beef, before the barbecue, today’s about remembering the brave. Thank you to those who served and sacrificed šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø
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Michelle
7 months
My love of mascots has led me to create a new blog - Michelle’s Mascot Mayhem. Thought I would share it with you all here! https://t.co/LXgHCVFv66 #ChelleLovesMascots
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Your SUPER-powered WP Engine Site
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Michelle
8 months
Hey @mattlindner after sharing a Chicago Handshake with my peeps earlier at the @Cubs game, sharing a beer with my sis at @NiseiLounge! Cheers!
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@HigherOrbits
Higher Orbits
8 months
THIS WEEK! At @TheGlenClub on Tuesday with @Astro_Box & @foreman_mike! It’s a blast! Space is still available. Don’t miss this! https://t.co/BZS8odQAWR Hope to see you there!! #SpaceInspires #STEM #GalacticGolf
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Galactic Golf 2026 Higher Orbits Galactic Golf OutingTuesday, June 2, 2026The Glen Club2901 West Lake Ave.Glenview, IL 60026 Tee off into excitement and make a difference with Higher Orbits!Whether...
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Higher Orbits
9 months
Are you ready to GO fore golf with us at the 2025 Galactic Golf Outing?! Golf with Astronauts & have an absolute blast while helping to raise funds for our space inspired STEM events. Visit https://t.co/BZS8odQAWR for registration & sponsorship. #SpaceInspires #STEM
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Michelle
8 months
@shakeshack is open upstairs in terminal B until 11pm (still not really late enough but later than all the rest) and they will take your food and drink (yes they have a bar) order til 11pm. Brian there is AMAZING! So there’s your PSA for #FlyDEN āœˆļø
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Michelle
8 months
@united club closes at 9pm. And pretty much every restaurant closes by 10pm. All of this I find appalling given it is a @united hub airport and there are a number of late-night and red-eye flights. 1 oasis on this sad story for frequent travellers… (cont.)
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Michelle
8 months
Hey #FrequentFlyers - bit of a PSA. I avoid redeye flights as much as possible but sometimes they are indeed necessary for some of us. For me today was one of those days. What I didn’t realize about @DENAirport & I want to share… @TSA precheck closes at 9:45 (cont.)
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Michelle
8 months
Happy #NationalAstronautDay! Please join me in supporting our future STEMists, Explorers, and Astronauts with Higher Orbits! #ItTakesAVillageToLaunchStudentsDreamsToSpace #SpaceInspires
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Higher Orbits
8 months
May 5 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space Today you can help! Astronauts are matching every donation to Higher Orbits Fuel student dreams of reaching Mars and beyond. Give now https://t.co/IE3KBiok1B #NationalAstronautDay #STEM #GoForLaunch #HigherOrbit
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@UniphiSpaceAge
Uniphi Space Agency
8 months
Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr, epitomizes the pioneering spirit of Space Exploration. On May 5, 1961, Shepard etched his name in history as the first American to journey into Space. #WeBelieveInAstronauts #Astronauts #NationalAstronautDay https://t.co/AWsqPXfuht
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@NASAScienceAA
ARCHIVED - Dr. Nicky Fox
8 months
500,000 images from @NASAWebb were released and we need YOUR help in identifying them. Check out @DoNASAScience’s new project GalaxyZoo. Details below ā¬‡ļø
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NASA Citizen Science
8 months
Launching today! šŸš€ Join Galaxy Zoo to help identify the shapes of galaxies in over 500,000 @NASAWebb images, many of which have never before been seen by human eyes! Together, we'll study how galaxies have changed over billions of years. Learn more: https://t.co/osHsfGQBZ7
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