Tag Archives: astronauts

Astro-Stars in Our Eyes

What an amazing coincidence. Of all the seats in the National’s Ballpark, two NASA employees end up sitting together. One, turns out to be astronaut Terry Virts, STS-130 pilot. Continue reading

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Life Off-Planet Affects Planet-Bound

Whatever we learn about humans living outside this planet helps make life safer and better here on Earth. Your life may depend on it. Continue reading

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Filed under Earth, environment, federal government, leadership, NASA, social media, space, water

How Twitter is like Mission Control

Door Jam Saga: Twitter became my own personal Mission Control! TWisson Controllers offered tips and moral support. Continue reading

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Filed under culture, leadership, NASA, social media, space, tweet-up, writers

Twittersphere: Social Space Frontier

Of all the new media tools available to NASA, Twitter offers the most intimate, immediate 24/7 access through mobile devices, laptops, and/or traditional keyboard access — in my humble opinion. Continue reading

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Filed under federal government, Gov 2.0, govloop, leadership, NASA, social media, space, tweet-up

Social Media Awards: My Picks

Open Web Awards Social Media Edition: You only have a few days left to give space a chance in the universe of social media. Make your voice count. Continue reading

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Space Outreach Overature

Astronaut Jose Hernandez talked about the importance of reaching out to the community to inspire others to reach for the stars. Continue reading

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Time Warp…or Memory Wormhole?

What happens when we venture further out from Earth, where the journey takes years and the mission lasts a decade? What will it be like returning home to Earth? Think about it. Continue reading

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Honor Past but Celebrate Future, PLEASE!

Come on! Let’s “pay it forward.” Tap into that amazing creative energy we have. Celebrate NASA’s today and tomorrow, while we honor the past. Continue reading

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From Serendipity to Space Harmony

McFly boys: If music is the key to engage the next generation in space, then play that chord boys! Play it LOUD! Continue reading

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