Former NASA Astro STS-106,118,131,EXP38/39. Space is the place where the impossible becomes easy and the easy becomes difficult.
Joined March 2012
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
8 Sep 2025
25 years ago today, STS-106 launched to prepare the @Space_Station for long-duration occupation.
The crew moved about 3 tons of hardware and supplies to the station, including this treadmill!
📘 The history of exercise countermeasures in space: go.nasa.gov/47XGeyK
ALT Astronaut Edward T. Lu, mission specialist, handles part of the treadmill device on the Service Module for the International Space Station. The crew left this and a large number of other items of hardware and supplies for future inhabitants of the station. More than three tons of equipment were delivered to space station. Credit: NASA
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16 Aug 2023
Hey @Space_Lectures I will be in London in October for a week. Any suggestions or ideas on what to do or see? My only time there was to talk to your group. Thanks!
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8 Aug 2023
Folks, My wife and I just previewed a great new film from the folks at @bleeckerstfilms. ‘Jules’ staring Ben Kingsley was thoroughly enjoyable. Check out #JulesMovie Coming out on Aug 11th.
youtube.com/watch?v=0nrYm9Sh…
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
10 Mar 2023
We had great fun interviewing Astronaut Rick Mastracchio on The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! We covered a lot of sci-fi and real-world stuff, too.
Thanks so much, @AstroRM for taking the time to chat with us!
Listen --> sites.libsyn.com/423068/rick…
#podcast #scifi
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10 Mar 2023
Folks, I had a blast talking to Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve on Big Sci-Fi podcast. I may have spilled a few secrets. Check it out.
sites.libsyn.com/423068/rick…
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2 Sep 2022
Hey @homedepot, I regularly shop at your stores but your website needs some 'home' improvements. I often find myself unable to purchase items you are selling, and switching over to Amazon. Lost opportunities there.
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2 Sep 2022
Before I left NASA the first ascent/entry suit for Orion was being fitted for me. Luckily the engineer building it (Dustin) is the same size so now its his. Yes, that orange suit fits me.
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29 Aug 2022
#Artemis1 I rode 2 of the 4 engines to orbit, several segments of the solids and even the Orion main engine that will provide thrust in lunar orbit. I might as well be in the cockpit.
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
2 Aug 2022
Why do #space missions bringing mascots, like #babyyoda, with them. For luck? For fun? Or is there a real reason? Find out in our latest #AskAScientist video with @AstroRM Rick Mastracchio and screenwriter @stapleswill.
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12 Jul 2022
ASK AN ASTRONAUT...about the types of experiments conducted on the ISS. youtu.be/gq1amslu-wQ via @YouTube
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3 Jul 2022
Hey @Toyota I've done many difficult things. I've launched on 3 Shuttles and a Russian Soyuz, I've done 9 spacewalks and lived in space for 6 months. My 2006 Tundra was with me the whole way. But I cant find a 2022 Platinum Tundra Hybrid! Is there any way to get some help?
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
14 Jun 2022
What it is like to be launched into space and return to Earth? #WithoutRemorse screenwriter @StaplesWill asks #NASA astronaut @astroRM Rick Mastracchio in our latest #AskAScientist episode.
youtu.be/n0ax52IdMrY
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14 Apr 2022
My two favorite countries
13 Apr 2022
Today, #Italy celebrates 161 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. The strong bond between our countries serves each year to advance our shared values—democracy, prosperity, freedom, and equality for all people. 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇸
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
12 Apr 2022
What do you do when an astronaut takes the last tortilla out in space? Find out in our latest #AskAScientist episode with astronaut @AstroRM and screenwriter @StaplesWill.
youtu.be/_uN-FWrPyc4
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
29 Mar 2022
Is the investment in #NASA worth it? Hear more in our next #AskAScientist with astronaut @AstroRM and screenwriter @StaplesWill.
youtu.be/iFnPPHZL_74
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
15 Mar 2022
This week: #AskAScientist goes to space! Screenwriter @StaplesWill talks with astronaut @AstroRM about what the body goes through as it adapts to being in space...and then back on earth. Watch now!
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2 Mar 2022
Folks. Check out my conversation with Will Staples Screen writer for The Right Stuff TV series and much more.
2 Mar 2022
#AskAScientist goes to space! Screenwriter @StaplesWill talks with astronaut @AstroRM about why the #ISS is being retired and what will take its place.
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
2 Mar 2022
#AskAScientist goes to space! Screenwriter @StaplesWill talks with astronaut @AstroRM about why the #ISS is being retired and what will take its place.
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Rick Mastracchio retweeted
24 Feb 2022
I talked to former astronauts @AstroRM and @Astro_Taz about what it's like continuing to work on the International Space Station during times of geopolitical crisis: forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2…
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