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Josh Cassada

@astro_josh

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NASA Astronaut. US Navy Captain and Test Pilot. Physicist. Husband and Dad. (Not in order.)

Joined June 2017
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@astro_josh
Josh Cassada
1 year
With the support of so many incredible people over many years, we all accomplished the mission: we left the International Space Station and human spaceflight a little better than we found it. Thank you. With that, please consider this my out-of-the-office for a while.
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Having the opportunity to talk to students across the planet via ham radio while aboard the @Space_Station has been a huge highlight of my time in space. Their enthusiasm, riding those long electromagnetic waves, was completely contagious.
@ISS_Research
ISS Research
2 years
Keeping an eye on Earth! 🌎 Students from the Caribbean and Central America had the opportunity to learn about natural disaster research and monitoring, as seen from the unique perspective of the @Space_Station .
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Josh Cassada
2 years
I agree, Paul Rudd -- the world of quantum physics is absolutely fascinating. During the night, I loved floating by the Cold Atom Lab, seeing it all lit up, humming along. I would always smile and think, “Just the Universe, doing her thing. Through quantum mechanics. Per usual.”
@NASA
NASA
2 years
Journey into the quantum realm with Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd! Learn how @NASASpaceSci ’s quantum science could help unlock insight into the universe’s biggest mysteries, while contributing to technologies that improve our lives on Earth & advance space exploration.
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2 years
As our stay aboard this amazing, orbiting laboratory comes to an end, here's a look back at a bunch of the science we've conducted during this mission.
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Josh Cassada
2 years
Absolutely unreal.
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Josh Cassada
2 years
Made a great pass over (sunny!) northern Michigan yesterday as my family was actually down there skiing. I sent these shots to my kids and told them, “Good luck with the Space edition of ‘Where’s Waldo?’”
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Josh Cassada
2 years
We had Monday off up here for the holiday, so I did a little sightseeing. This view could never get old.
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Josh Cassada
2 years
Open-shoulder surgery on a spacesuit with @AstroDuke — thanks @Astro_DavidS and the entire Mission Control team @NASA_Johnson for the assist. Patient is doing well after a complete checkup, with a trip out the door likely in the next few days. Telemedicine works!
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Josh Cassada
2 years
“Join the Navy and see the world,” they said. I guess we’ll give ‘em that one.
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@Space_Station
International Space Station
2 years
. @NASA_Astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio ended their spacewalk at 2:21pm ET today after successfully installing a new roll-out solar array on the station.
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@Space_Station
International Space Station
2 years
The Exp 68 crew studied life science and prepared for a Saturday spacewalk after the station boosted its orbit today.
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Josh Cassada
2 years
Us, coming home after a long day at work last week. Later I took my family on a video tour inside the ISS. When she saw my spacesuit, my wife hollered, “Thanks, suit!” Yep, and also thanks to the many, amazing people who train us and safely execute the plan from Mission Control.
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NASA Astronauts
2 years
Earth's thin atmosphere was penetrated by the last rays of an orbital sunset as the @Space_Station flew 258 miles above our home planet. More images from Tuesday's spacewalk:
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Josh Cassada
2 years
. @AstroDuke flew a great approach to capture NG-18, the SS Sally Ride, bringing Exp 68 required EVA hardware just in time for the 11/15 spacewalk, all kinds of exciting science, essential provisions, and even some fresh fruit and cheese which we haven't enjoyed in over a month!
@AstroDuke
Nicole Mann
2 years
I had the privilege of flying the CSA Robotic Arm today and capturing a resupply cargo spacecraft (NG-18), the SS Sally Ride.
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Josh Cassada
2 years
I've voted my entire adult life, but this year’s voting booth definitely takes the cake. So thankful to everyone – especially Democracy – for allowing me to remain part of this essential process this year.
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@astro_josh
Josh Cassada
2 years
Ready for Game 3? Expedition 68 says, “PLAY BALL!”
@MLB
MLB
2 years
. @NASA 's Expedition 68 crew is ready for Game 1! #WorldSeries
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@NASA_Astronauts
NASA Astronauts
2 years
After a long day of work yesterday, #Exp68 astronauts still had time for Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating in microgravity!
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2 years
We’re doing some exciting science up here with partners from all around the planet, but a pause over last weekend allowed @AstroDuke and me to use @esa ’s GRIP experiment chair for a slightly different purpose--we even managed not to make a mess.
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Josh Cassada
2 years
While taking some cooling fluid samples last week, I wrestled with a panel and knocked this guy loose. Luckily, @AstroDuke came around the corner to catch Albert and me enjoying his “happiest thought” together! #generalrelativity #physics
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Josh Cassada
2 years
It’s been a while, but I’m back. #Crew5 is headed to work this week - and commuting on a Crew Dragon is a pretty cool way to get there. Joining Exp 68 on the ISS will create plenty for me to share over the next months. I’m grateful to everyone who made this opportunity possible.
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