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Birthday Shout out

Happy Birthday from Space!

I honestly never thought of what it would be like to get a birthday wish from space. My focus has always been on simply getting there! But to my … [Read More...]

Top 10 Russian Words and Phrases to Know

As I prepare to head off to Russia in just a few days (yay!), I'm doing my best to be prepared in every way possible. Because I'm going to a foreign … [Read More...]

the mars society

The Mars Society – The Chance to Speak at Their Annual Conference

This summer the Mars Society will celebrate their 16th Annual International Mars Society Conference in Boulder, Colorado. I was already excited about … [Read More...]

“People Say I’m a Dreamer…But I’m Not the Only One”

To be the first astronaut to Mars is a huge dream, and one that will require support from the entire world. Putting my dream out there for the world … [Read More...]

Hanging out with Astronaut Luca Parmitano: Our Only Live Interview Before the Launch

Last Friday my mentor Astronaut Luca Parmitano and I “hung out on air” on Google+. This was a live broadcast and anyone could have tuned in to … [Read More...]

Recent Posts

Celebrating Women in Space: Sally Ride’s 30th Launch Anniversary and the Future of Females in Space

It's a big week for women in space. The 50th anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman into space was celebrated on June 16, 2013 and … [Read More...]

"This sight caught me by surprise… I turned, and there it was." - Luca Parmitano

What’s Up With @Astro_Luca on the ISS: June 9-15

This was a big week for the astronauts aboard the ISS, with the arrival of the European Space Agency ATV-4, Albert Einstein. ATV means automated … [Read More...]

TERESHKOVA

First Woman in Space: 50th Anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova’s Historical Flight

Today seems like a pretty normal day- just another Sunday, but its not. June 16th, 2013 marks a milestone in space exploration. This is the day, 50 … [Read More...]

Sarah Fisher

It’s Time to #CatchLuca…

As I'm sure you know, my mentor Luca Parmitano is up in space on the International Space Station. He's been doing a great job sharing photos with us … [Read More...]

AskLuca Question 4

#AskLuca : All About Sleep on the #ISS

As part of my #SoyuzAdventure outreach I am serving as the Earth Liaison for my mentor Astronaut Luca Parmitano who is currently part of the crew of … [Read More...]

STEM Education

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The Latest from NASA: Sequestration

Here is the latest from NASA regarding sequestration cuts: "Guidance for Education and Public Outreach Activities Under Sequestration NASA has … [Read More...]

People Say I'm a Dreamer

People Say I’m a Dreamer…

Since I was just five years-old, I've wanted to be an astronaut. When you're that young and you have that big of a dream, most people just ignore you. … [Read More...]

Check Out RocketSTEM's New Spring Issue

Check Out RocketSTEM’s New Spring Issue

The April issue of the new STEM magazine and highly acclaimed RocketSTEM  has just been published! This free magazine is available for download by … [Read More...]