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Former window washer, salesman, security guard, counselor, teacher, small biz owner, rocket scientist and NASA Chief Technologist. Personal account / opinions.

Hammond, IN
Joined January 2019
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One giant leap toward #Artemis II 🚀 Today, Aug. 21, a key piece of @NASA_SLS flight hardware for the first crewed @NASAArtemis mission was rolled out from #NASAMarshall to @NASA's Pegasus barge in preparation for its journey to @NASAKennedy. SEE MORE: go.nasa.gov/46XOpZn
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Baton passed!✨ @NASA's Pegasus barge has reached @NASAKennedy, delivering the #Artemis II core stage. Join experts live on Facebook with @NASAGroundSys at 9:30 a.m. ET to discuss what this milestone means for the future of space exploration. MORE: go.nasa.gov/46g0cSo
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We're refining our process for prioritizing space technology development and we need YOUR input! Help us score 187 tech needs we've identified as critical to the nation's future space exploration and science endeavors. Contribute feedback by May 13: go.nasa.gov/4aQZTys
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Today's the day! Applications are due Aug. 31 for our spring internships. From engineers to communicators, we're looking for @NASAInterns from a variety of backgrounds to help us push the boundaries of exploration: intern.nasa.gov/
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I love this piece of film which gives a sense of scale of just how enormous the base of a Saturn V is.
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Propulsion engineers at @NASA_Marshall created @NASA’s first full-scale rotating detonation rocket engine. The engine yields more power using less fuel and is a potential innovation for future interplanetary spacecraft. Hear about it on #HWHAP: go.nasa.gov/44g3Zh1
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We have successfully performed a month-long Creep test on LIFE, demonstrating the design has a predicted life far greater than 60 years. Thanks to a Space Act Agreement with #NASA, we will expand our collaborative environment with @NASA_Marshall. sierraspace.com/newsroom/pre…
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We choose to go to the Moon and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard! #GoOwls👐 x #Artemis1 @NASA | @NASA_Johnson | @RiceUniversity | @RiceAlumni | @HoustonTX | @adidasUS | @UNISWAG
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, @FrankGruber @JohnGuidos & @noreaster talk about the #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope, nuclear waste turned into diamond batteries, 100 year old lobster, and more… ✨ Listen: soty.link/SWF35 ✨ Watch: soty.link/SWFVid35
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NASA is in search of U.S. #entrepreneurs! SBIR Ignite is a new funding program with a focus on commercial viability, designed for a more simplified application process. Join us on July 13 for an interactive webinar to learn more: est.us/igniterelease #americasseedfund
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✨ We're looking for bright minds to find their place in space, science and aeronautics as one of our @NASAInterns! Know someone with the right stuff? Is it you? Explore opportunities for Summer and Fall 2022 & apply at: intern.nasa.gov
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Are you a #startup/innovator working on lower cost #photovoltaics or new point-of-use recycling solutions to deal with #packaging? Apply by 2/25 for @NASA #NASAiTech's latest entrepreneurial event. Read more: bit.ly/34iP8bo #space #recycling #photovoltaics #solar
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Did you miss our @NASA interns? We did too!🤗 Today is the first day of Spring 2022 Internships, and we are thrilled to see the NASA family grow! Do you want to be a #NASA intern? Check out upcoming @NASASTEM opportunities here: intern.nasa.gov/
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👋 We agree with Julie — you can come from any field to help #UnfoldTheUniverse! -the social media team 💛
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Many new updates to our database today with fall 2021 deadlines. Check out the opportunities listed on SpaceInterns.org today and let us know what you find!
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💫 “In many ways, NASA is not a job. It’s a way of life.” After more than 40 years of service, our Chief Scientist Jim Green announces he will retire in 2022. Learn about his contributions to exploration and our understanding of the solar system: go.nasa.gov/3lsmeuk
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🚀 Excited about the commercial spaceflight industry? Spread the word: We're now accepting SUMMER 2022 applications for the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program! Students can apply by October 29 at matthewisakowitzfellowship.o…. #MattFellowship
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📢 Got an innovation? We want to hear about it. Our iTech events connect entrepreneurs to industry experts & potential investors with the goal of shining a spotlight on technologies that could solve challenges in space. Submit your white paper by 9/24: go.nasa.gov/33T6glD
Bzzz...we heard it was #WorldBeeDay. 🐝 Not only does #NASAWebb's mirror *look* like a huge honeycomb, but did you know that Webb is so sensitive it could (theoretically) detect a bee's heat signature as far away as the Moon? Infrared astronomy can be sweet! 🍯
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Tuesday April 20th - 11am ET/8am PT jump on Clubhouse for this special discussion: Learn and contribute to NASA’s evolving relationship with entrepreneurs and private space. joinclubhouse.com/event/xLzA… #nasaitech #clubhouse #space #entrepreneurs #startups #spacetech