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
Joined September 2012
This capsule has inspired me for decades! I š©µš @msichicago!! #SpaceInspires
š In 1968, Apollo 8 became the first mission to leave Earthās orbit, circle the moon, and bring its crew safely home. The moment we saw our planet like never before. š š Artifact on loan from National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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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
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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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Due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Sunday, August 10 for Falcon 9ās launch of the @ProjectKuiper KF-02 mission from Florida
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Looking good, #Ax4!
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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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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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
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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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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A pre-quarantine unveiling of the plaque for the astronaut hall of fame. It looks like me!
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Weāve 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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Before the beef, before the barbecue, todayās about remembering the brave. Thank you to those who served and sacrificed šŗšø
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My love of mascots has led me to create a new blog - Michelleās Mascot Mayhem. Thought I would share it with you all here! https://t.co/LXgHCVFv66
#ChelleLovesMascots
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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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THIS WEEK! At @TheGlenClub on Tuesday with @Astro_Box & @foreman_mike! Itās a blast! Space is still available. Donāt 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...
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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@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 thereās your PSA for #FlyDEN āļø
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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 didnāt realize about @DENAirport & I want to share⦠@TSA precheck closes at 9:45 (cont.)
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Happy #NationalAstronautDay! Please join me in supporting our future STEMists, Explorers, and Astronauts with Higher Orbits! #ItTakesAVillageToLaunchStudentsDreamsToSpace #SpaceInspires
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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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
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500,000 images from @NASAWebb were released and we need YOUR help in identifying them. Check out @DoNASAScienceās new project GalaxyZoo. Details below ā¬ļø
Launching today! š 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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